The Guardians have made a few notable changes to their coaching staff, as relayed on X by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Grant Fink is the new hitting coach, replacing Chris Valaika, who departed to join Terry Francona in Cincinnati. Also, bench coach Craig Albernaz is still on the staff but with a promotion to assistant manager. Fink, 34 next month, had a brief professional playing … [Read more...] about Guardians Promote Grant Fink To Hitting Coach
Bud Daley Passes Away
In news that eluded MLBTR at the time, former All-Star pitcher Bud Daley passed away last month at 92. The news was revealed via obituary from a Riverton, Wyoming funeral home. Daley was a Long Beach native who signed with the Indians out of high school. He pitched in the minors over four-plus seasons and debuted as a September call-up in 1955. Daley pitched in a swing role for … [Read more...] about Bud Daley Passes Away
Guardians, Parker Mushinski Agree To Minor League Deal
The Guardians are in agreement with lefty reliever Parker Mushinski on a minor league contract, reports Chandler Rome of the Athletic (on X). He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Mushinski had been with the Astros since they drafted him in the seventh round in 2017. The Texas Tech product pitched in the big leagues in each of the past three seasons. Mushinski hasn’t found … [Read more...] about Guardians, Parker Mushinski Agree To Minor League Deal
Guardians Re-Sign Austin Hedges To One-Year Deal
The Guardians announced that they have re-signed catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN relayed the agreement on X prior to the official announcement. The financial components of the agreement for the Boras Corporation client aren’t yet publicly known. Hedges, 32, has carved out a decade-long career in a unique way as he’s one of the worst performers at … [Read more...] about Guardians Re-Sign Austin Hedges To One-Year Deal
David Fry To Miss Start Of 2025 Season Due To Elbow Surgery, Will Be Limited To DH Duty
Guardians utilityman David Fry was known to be receiving consultation from Dr. Keith Meister about a lingering right elbow injury, and MLB.com’s Mandy Bell (X link) reports that Fry had to undergo a surgery to correct the issue. As outlined by the Guardians (via X), Fry underwent a hybrid/internal brace and tendon reconstruction surgery to address a flexor strain and a … [Read more...] about David Fry To Miss Start Of 2025 Season Due To Elbow Surgery, Will Be Limited To DH Duty