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

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

Bieber (elbow soreness) shut down for one week

@tim_stebbins
June 6, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber has been shut down from throwing for one week after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow, following his initial Minor League rehab start last weekend and subsequent bullpen session on Tuesday. Bieber is set to be re-examined in the middle of next week

Lively undergoes Tommy John surgery, expected out 12-18 months 

@tim_stebbins
June 4, 2025

NEW YORK -- Ben Lively officially underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery and right flexor tendon repair on Wednesday morning, the Guardians announced. The procedures are expected to sideline Lively for 12-18 months. Lively’s procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. He’s slated to have a post-op recheck

After successful rehab start, Guards' plan for Bieber in place

@tim_stebbins
June 3, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Guardians ace Shane Bieber celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday with another momentous occasion: his return to game action. Bieber made his first rehab start Saturday in his comeback from Tommy John surgery in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Facing the ACL Rangers, the right-hander threw 2 1/3

Guards activate postseason hero Fry off IL in flurry of roster moves

@tim_stebbins
May 31, 2025

CLEVELAND -- David Fry shared the excitement of all Guardians fans in March, as he watched Cleveland open the 2025 season against the Royals. But reality soon set in for the 29-year-old, whose viewing experience was limited to watching from afar in Arizona. “The first series, it was exciting to

Plantar fasciitis sends struggling Thomas back to IL

@hellapalattella
May 30, 2025

CLEVELAND — Lane Thomas' 2025 season has been one of stops and starts. It hit another stop Friday when the Guardians placed him on the 10-day injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The IL date is retroactive to Tuesday. “We had him looked at by a

Kwan exits with wrist inflammation, 'should be good to go on Friday'

@tim_stebbins
May 28, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Alarm bells went up when Steven Kwan did not take the field for warmups in the top of the fourth inning on Wednesday, in the Guardians’ 7-4 win over the Dodgers. Later, Cleveland announced the All-Star left fielder exited their series finale vs. Los Angeles due to right

Bieber slated for first game action since TJ in ACL start

Fry continues rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus
@tim_stebbins
May 26, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber is set to take another step in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, as the Guardians ace is slated to start on Saturday in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Lively to undergo elbow surgery, will miss 12-16 months

@tim_stebbins
May 23, 2025

DETROIT -- Ben Lively, a stable presence in the Guardians’ starting rotation the past two seasons, will undergo Tommy John surgery and a flexor tendon repair, which is estimated to sideline him for 12 to 16 months. No date has been set, but the 33-year-old’s surgery is expected in the

'24 No. 1 pick Bazzana to miss 8-10 weeks with oblique strain

@tim_stebbins
May 20, 2025

Travis Bazzana's first full professional season has hit a road block. Bazzana, the Guardians' top prospect and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, could miss two months with an oblique strain. Bazzana (Cleveland’s No. 1 prospect, No. 12 overall) has an “internal oblique strain,” the Guardians

Bieber making strides in TJ recovery, nearing game action

@tim_stebbins
May 18, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Shane Bieber’s rehab from Tommy John surgery appears on track to take another step forward in the near future.