The Guardians announced that they have re-signed left-hander Kolby Allard to a minor league deal and selected him to the big league roster. He had just elected free agency yesterday. Fellow lefty Tim Herrin has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding active roster move. The 40-man roster had a couple of vacancies. Allard was added to Cleveland’s roster in late … [Read more...] about Guardians Re-Sign Kolby Allard, Option Tim Herrin
Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency
Left-hander Kolby Allard elected free agency after being waived by the Guardians, per the MLB.com transaction tracker. Cleveland had designated the former Atlanta first-round pick for assignment last week. Allard spent a couple months on Cleveland’s big league roster. He signed an offseason minor league contract and was selected onto the MLB club in late April. The 27-year-old … [Read more...] about Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency
AL Central Notes: Thomas, Ragans, Lynch, Cobb
Prior to today’s game, the Guardians placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 5), as Thomas is again dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Infielder Will Wilson was called up from Triple-A to replace Thomas, who is headed to the IL for the third time this season. The first placement was due to a bone bruise in his right wrist, … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Thomas, Ragans, Lynch, Cobb
Guardians’ Luis Ortiz Placed On Leave Due To “Ongoing League Investigation”
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