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Latest Guardians injuries and transactions

September 12, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.

Guards No. 1 prospect Bazzana (left oblique) exits early with Triple-A Columbus

@tim_stebbins
September 12, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Travis Bazzana exited Triple-A Columbus’ 4-3 win over St. Paul on Thursday with left oblique soreness. Bazzana (the Guardians’ No. 1 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline) went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts before he was lifted defensively entering the bottom of the fifth inning.

Arias will play through wrist pain, likely avoiding IL stint

@tim_stebbins
September 10, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias remained out of the Guardians’ starting lineup against the Royals on Wednesday, but the shortstop appears to have avoided a stint on the injured list. Arias underwent testing on his right wrist after he exited Monday’s 10-2 win over the Royals due to inflammation. While the

Arias (wrist) out of lineup as Guardians await test results

@tim_stebbins
September 9, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias exited Monday night’s 10-2 win over the Royals in the top of the sixth inning with right wrist inflammation. Manager Stephen Vogt said pregame Tuesday that Arias underwent testing Monday night, and the team was awaiting those results to determine the next steps. Brayan

Means pitches into 5th inning in rehab start, nearing MLB return

@tim_stebbins
September 8, 2025

TAMPA -- John Means took another step toward a return to the Majors on Sunday, when the lefty made his fifth rehab start in his comeback from June 2024 Tommy John surgery. Means started for Triple-A Columbus against Indianapolis at Huntington Park. Over 4 1/3 innings and 72 pitches, he

Catching up with a reflective Thomas on rehab assignment

@tim_stebbins
September 3, 2025

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Means nearing return, makes 4th rehab start

@tim_stebbins
August 31, 2025

CLEVELAND -- John Means spun his longest rehab start yet in his comeback from June 2024 Tommy John surgery on Sunday, when the Guardians lefty toed the rubber for Triple-A Columbus against the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field. Making the fourth start on his Minor League rehab assignment, Means

Means makes progress in TJ recovery with 2nd rehab start

@tim_stebbins
August 20, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio -- John Means flashed a smile as he walked off the mound and headed back to the first-base dugout at Classic Auto Group Park. The lefty went up the ladder in the third inning with an 85 mph changeup, which Padres prospect Eguy Rosario swung through for strike

Means continues road to Guards with scoreless rehab outing

@tim_stebbins
August 15, 2025

CLEVELAND -- John Means took another encouraging step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Friday, when the Guardians lefty began a Minor League rehab assignment with High-A Lake County. Means started for the Captains against the Peoria Chiefs at Classic Auto Group Park. He tossed 2 2/3 scoreless

Means tosses 2 frames in Arizona as he rehabs from TJ surgery

@tim_stebbins
August 10, 2025

CHICAGO -- When the Guardians signed John Means to a one-year deal this spring with a club option for 2026, it opened the possibility that the lefty could contribute down the stretch and take on a larger role for Cleveland next year. Cleveland signed Means on Feb. 19, about eight

Fry's rehab trending in the right direction

@tim_stebbins
August 6, 2025

This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins' Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEVELAND -- When asked during a recent media session whether he missed playing the field for the Guardians, David Fry acknowledged the obvious: of

Bieber sharp in rehab start amid trade noise before Deadline

@tim_stebbins
July 29, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber made his latest rehab start on Tuesday in his comeback from Tommy John surgery in April 2024, and the 30-year-old worked four innings with Double-A Akron against the Erie Seawolves at Canal Park. Bieber was charged with one run on three hits (including a solo homer),

Guards No. 2 prospect DeLauter out 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery

@tim_stebbins
July 23, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter faces another extended absence after he underwent surgery on Wednesday for a right hamate fracture. DeLauter, who had been dealing with lingering right wrist soreness in recent weeks while with Triple-A Columbus, underwent the procedure in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. It was performed

Bieber K's four in rehab start with High-A Lake County

@tim_stebbins
July 22, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber checked off another important box in his comeback from his Tommy John surgery in April 2024 on Tuesday, as the right-hander’s Minor League rehab assignment moved to affiliate ball.

Lingering wrist issue keeps Kwan sidelined, but he and Guards are optimistic

@tim_stebbins
July 19, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Steven Kwan was out of the Guardians’ lineup on Saturday and did not play for a second straight game due to a nagging right wrist issue, but he and the Guardians are optimistic about his road ahead. Kwan noted he’s feeling better since he received an injection in

Guardians ace Bieber set for second rehab start

@tim_stebbins
July 18, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber has been making steady progress in his comeback from April 2024 Tommy John surgery since he suffered a brief setback last month. On Tuesday, the Guardians’ ace took another important step. Bieber began a rehab assignment with the club's Rookie-level Arizona Complex League team. The right-hander

Thomas' nagging plantar fasciitis leads to 3rd IL stint of '25

@tim_stebbins
July 6, 2025

CLEVELAND -- It has been a season to forget for Lane Thomas, and the Guardians' outfielder was dealt more tough news this weekend. The Guardians placed Thomas on the 10-day IL on Sunday with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, an issue that he has previously missed time for this

Bieber throws 'really encouraging' live BP; rehab start could come soon

@tim_stebbins
July 5, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber toed the rubber on Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field, in front of a crowded Guardians dugout. The right-hander threw a live batting practice session, his latest step toward a return to a big league mound in his Tommy John surgery recovery.

Arias placed on IL; Rocchio back in the Majors

@tim_stebbins
July 1, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Guardians got some good news on shortstop Gabriel Arias’ left ankle sprain after he underwent an MRI on Monday, but the 25-year-old will still require a stint on the injured list. Cleveland placed Arias on the 10-day IL on Tuesday (retroactive to Monday) ahead of their game

Arias (left ankle sprain) carted off field as Guardians' funk continues

@tim_stebbins
June 29, 2025

CLEVELAND -- A somber moment overtook Progressive Field in the third inning on Sunday, when shortstop Gabriel Arias was carted off the field during the Guardians’ game against the Cardinals due to a left ankle sprain. Cleveland announced that Arias underwent X-rays, which came back negative. The 25-year-old will undergo

Vlad Jr., J-Ram exit after HBPs in tense series finale

@tim_stebbins and @hellapalattella
June 26, 2025

CLEVELAND -- One inning after Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by a pitch on his right forearm, Guardians third baseman José Ramírez experienced the same fate in the fourth inning of Thursday afternoon’s series finale between Toronto and Cleveland at Progressive Field.

Bieber gets 'very good news' in TJ rehab; Hedges activated from IL

June 13, 2025

SEATTLE -- Two pieces of good news came the Guardians’ way as they prepared to open their series at T-Mobile Park on Friday.

Guardians outfielder Brennan (left elbow), reliever Walters (right lat) undergo surgery

@tim_stebbins
June 9, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Guardians outfielder Will Brennan and reliever Andrew Walters each underwent season-ending surgery on Monday. Brennan underwent Tommy John surgery, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, and Walters underwent surgery to repair his right lat tendon with Dr. Anthony Romeo. Brennan faces a return-to-play timeline of six to

Despite setback, Bieber 'very excited to get back' after TJ surgery

@tim_stebbins
June 7, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Amid his comeback from Tommy John surgery, Shane Bieber promised himself that he would be honest with himself and the Guardians with how he was feeling. The right-hander of course wants to get back on a big league mound, but the biggest priority is that he does so

Hedges placed on 7-day concussion IL; Nuñez selected

@tim_stebbins
June 6, 2025

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians placed catcher Austin Hedges on the 7-day concussion IL on Friday, and in a corresponding move selected catcher Dom Nuñez from Triple-A Columbus. Nuñez started at catcher in Friday’s series opener against the Astros at Progressive Field. Reliever Andrew Walters was transferred to the 60-day IL