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  • Optioned to Colombus
    The Guardians optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

    Advice: After being recalled by the big club Thursday, McCaughan pitched four innings against the Royals on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out one. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Eli Morgan (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Activated off IL
    The Guardians activated Morgan (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

    Advice: Morgan will return from the IL for the second time this season after recovering from right elbow inflammation. He made two rehab outings in Triple-A, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over 1.2 innings. To make room for Morgan on the 26-man roster, Darren McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Guardians activate Eli Morgan for Saturday return
    Guardians activated RHP Eli Morgan from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Morgan returns to Cleveland’s high-leverage mix after missing nearly four weeks due to right elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old righty, who also missed time earlier this year with a shoulder issue, boasts a 1.64 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 7/5 K/BB ratio across 11 innings (10 appearances) this season. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
     
  • Guardians finalize one-year deal with Matthew Boyd
    Guardians signed LHP Matthew Boyd to a one-year contract; placed him on the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: The deal, which was reported earlier this week, is now official. Boyd is almost exactly 12 months removed from last year’s Tommy John surgery and figures to be able to bolster Cleveland’s pitching mix at some point in the second half of the season as either a traditional starter or multi-inning reliever. The 33-year-old southpaw was effective, when healthy, over the last three years in stint with the Mariners and Tigers. Rotoworld 11 minutes ago
     
  • Guardians option Darren McCaughan to Triple-A
    Guardians optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: McCaughan was up for just a couple days as extra relief depth for Cleveland before getting Eli Morgan back from the injured list. Rotoworld 14 minutes ago
     
  • Guardians designate Zak Kent for assignment
    Guardians designated RHP Zak Kent for assignment.

    Advice: Kent has been removed from Cleveland’s 40-man roster to make room for newly-signed lefty Matthew Boyd. The 26-year-old was picked up back in March in a small trade with the Rangers and hasn’t made an appearance for the Guardians yet. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Placed on IL
    The Guardians placed Boyd on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow injury.

    Advice: Boyd signed a one-year deal with the Guardians on Thursday. The left-hander continues to progress in his rehab from Tommy John surgery last June, and the Guardians don't expect Boyd to enter the rotation until August, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Boyd started in 15 games for the Tigers in 2023, going 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 71 innings. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
     
  • Shut down from throwing again
    Romano was shut down from throwing after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: It's the second time Romano has been shut down from throwing since landing on the injured list June 1. Manager John Schneider said Saturday that Romano will get an evaluation on his right elbow from Dr. Meister on July 2, which should give clarity on next steps for the 31-year-old closer, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. Prior to his injury, Romano registered eight saves with a 6.59 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 13.2 innings this season. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Jordan Romano shut down again with elbow discomfort
    Jordan Romano has been shut down from throwing again after experiencing renewed right elbow discomfort.

    Advice: Not good. Romano is heading for further evaluation with Dr. Keith Meister to determine his next steps. It’s the second time that Romano has been shut down during his rehabilitation process due to elbow discomfort. At this point, it’s possible the 31-year-old veteran closer could wind up requiring season-ending surgery. There should be an update on his status at some point in the coming days, but he’s nowhere close to returning at this point. It’ll continue to be Chad Green closing for Toronto until Yimi García (elbow) returns from the injured list. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago