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sports25 days ago•4 min saved

Guardians Shuffle Rosters After Valera Demotion

George Valera was optioned back to Columbus after a rough April in Cleveland (38 PAs, 46 wRC+, high chase rate, and mixed field metrics). With Valera out, Cleveland is weighing five potential call-ups—CJ Kayfus, Nolan Jones, Stuart Fairchild, Petey Halpin, and Kahlil Watson—with Halpin favored to be the upgrade thanks to speed, center-field defense, and not being in the Clippers’ lineup tonight. The piece also notes the possibility of future moves, such as a Valera–Manzardo swap or using Valera as a DH vs. RHP if needed, but anticipates Halpin as the immediate roster addition to boost speed and defensive versatility.

via Covering the Corner|

#cleveland-guardians #george-valera #minor-league-callups

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Guardians DFA Kolby Allard Amid Roster Shuffle and IL Returns

Cleveland reinstated George Valera and Hunter Gaddis from the injured list, optioned CJ Kayfus to Triple-A, and designated left-hander Kolby Allard for assignment, trimming the 40-man roster to 39. Allard, who had a 65-inning, 2.63 ERA season last year, has been limited this year and allowed 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings; the Guardians are expected to place him on waivers again, with a likelihood he clears and re-signs him to a minor-league deal if desired. Gaddis returns from a forearm issue, and Valera is back from a calf strain, joining a left-handed-heavy outfield mix.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#cj-kayfus #george-valera #guardians

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Prospect Ejected After Punching Catcher in Chaotic Bench-Clearing Brawl

Cleveland Guardians prospect George Valera was ejected from a minor league baseball game after punching a catcher, sparking a bench-clearing brawl. Valera, ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Guardians franchise, approached the catcher during an at-bat and proceeded to shove the umpire and hit the catcher before both teams flooded the field. Valera, the catcher, and a pitcher were all ejected from the game.

via Yahoo Sports|

#bench-clearing-brawl #cleveland-guardians #ejection