11:00am: Zack Meisel and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report that the investigation pertains to gambling. 9:35am: Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the All-Star break due to an “ongoing league investigation,” according to announcements from both the team and the league. The leave was jointly agreed upon by the league and … [Read more...] about Guardians’ Luis Ortiz Placed On Leave Due To “Ongoing League Investigation”
Guardians Designate Kolby Allard For Assignment
The Guardians designated left-hander Kolby Allard for assignment Thursday, per a team announcement. Between Allard’s DFA and right-hander Luis Ortiz’s placement on paid administrative leave while he is the subject of a gambling investigation by the league, Cleveland needed to fill a pair of roster spots. They’ve recalled lefties Joey Cantillo and Doug Nikhazy from Triple-A to … [Read more...] about Guardians Designate Kolby Allard For Assignment
AL Central Notes: Arias, Carpenter, Cannon
Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias had to be carted off the field with a left ankle sprain during today’s 7-0 loss to the Cardinals. In the third inning, Arias jammed his left foot while sliding to try and gather a Masyn Winn grounder that went for a single, and Arias needed immediate treatment from the club’s training staff in the aftermath. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Arias, Carpenter, Cannon
Guardians Reinstate Erik Sabrowski, Transfer Will Brennan To 60-Day IL
The Guardians announced today that left-hander Erik Sabrowski has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Zak Kent has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Will Brennan has been transferred to the 60-day IL. The 40-man roster remains full. Sabrowski, 27, had a very promising big league … [Read more...] about Guardians Reinstate Erik Sabrowski, Transfer Will Brennan To 60-Day IL
Shane Bieber Scratched From Rehab Start Due To Elbow Soreness
2:40pm: Per Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Bieber will be shut down until the middle of next week and be re-examined at that point. 9:39am: Guardians righty Shane Bieber had been eyeing a return to the majors late this month, but that plan is on hold. Bieber felt discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow after a bullpen session between rehab starts this week, per Zack Meisel of … [Read more...] about Shane Bieber Scratched From Rehab Start Due To Elbow Soreness