The Guardians have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment, tweets Zack Meisel of The Athletic. His spot on the roster will go to outfielder Steven Kwan, who’s been reinstated from the injured list and is back in the Cleveland lineup tonight. Acquired from the Yankees in a December swap that sent right-hander Cody Morris back to New York, the out-of-options Florial … [Read more...] about Guardians Designate Estevan Florial For Assignment
Guardians Reinstate, Option Angel Martínez
The Guardians announced today that infielder Angel Martínez has been activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland had an open 40-man spot but that roster is once again at capacity after this move. Martínez, 22, began the season on the injured list due to a right foot contusion but later transferred him to the 60-day IL, with his injury … [Read more...] about Guardians Reinstate, Option Angel Martínez
Guardians Release Ramón Laureano
The Guardians have released outfielder Ramón Laureano, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He’ll now head to the open market and will be free to explore opportunities with all clubs. This was the most likely outcome when the Guardians designated Laureano for assignment last week. The outfielder’s production has been trending down for a few years now and is at an … [Read more...] about Guardians Release Ramón Laureano
Jaime Barria Finalizing Deal With KBO Team
Right-hander Jaime Barria is finalizing a deal with a team in the Korea Baseball Organization, according to MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It’s not yet clear which club Barria is working out a deal with. Barria is currently in the Guardians organization on a minor league deal but it’s common for teams to release players in order to pursue overseas opportunities, often in exchange for … [Read more...] about Jaime Barria Finalizing Deal With KBO Team
Guardians Place Carlos Carrasco On Injured List
The Guardians announced to reporters, including Zack Meisel of MLB.com, that right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an acute neck spasm. Fellow righty Xzavion Curry has been recalled in a corresponding move. Carrasco was slated to pitch tonight but Curry will take the ball instead. Carrasco, 37, signed a minor league deal with the … [Read more...] about Guardians Place Carlos Carrasco On Injured List