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Angel Martinez returns in style with 2 homers, 4 RBI in 12-6 win over A's as Guardians stay in first The Guardians improve to 19-9 since Aug. 20 to keep their one-game lead over the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 20 • CLEVELAND.COM

Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central

Angel Martínez homered from both sides of the plate as part of his second career four-hit game, Chase DeLauter had a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians remained in first p...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Jacob Lopez In play, run(s) to Angel Martínez | 09/19/2026 Jacob Lopez In play, run(s) to Angel Martínez

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

In Saturday's lineup Martinez (side) will start in left field and bat fifth Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact Martinez has missed each of Cleveland's last three games while dealing with a right side injury, but he now appears to have made a full recovery ahead of Saturday's contest. The 24-year-old has had a largely successful September thus far, slashing .268/.318/.537 with two homers, five RBI and seven runs scored over 44 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Martinez (side) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez was injured in Tuesday's game against the White Sox and missed Wednesday's series finale. He'll sit out at least another contest despite Thursday's off day. Steven Kwan is in left field, with Petey Halpin patrolling center.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Cleveland lineup Martinez (side) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Martinez suffered a right side injury during Tuesday's contest. He seems to have avoided a serious injury, but with it being an afternoon tilt Wednesday ahead of an off day Thursday, Martinez will receive some rest. Steven Kwan is handling left field, and Petey Halpin will patrol center field for the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Martinez "avoided something major" after he exited Monday's loss with discomfort in his side, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez was held out of Tuesday's game as was Chase DeLauter (wrist), which led to Petey Halpin drawing a start in the outfield. Martinez has a .248/.285/.443 slash line in 2026 and improved his OPS by 100 points from 2025.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Tuesday's lineup Martinez (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez will miss at least one start after exiting Monday's series opener due to right side inflammation. Steven Kwan will shift to left field Tuesday while Petey Halpin picks up a start in center.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with side injury Martinez was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to right side inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez left the matchup after striking out in the seventh inning, and he was later diagnosed with right side inflammation. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine whether a trip to the injured list is necessary.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martínez's two-run homer powers Guardians' win | 09/11/2026 Angel Martínez drills a two-run home run and Parker Messick strikes out five in the Guardians' 5-2 win over the Twins

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Angel Martinez homers and doubles as Guardians rally to beat Twins 5-2

Angel Martínez hit a two-run homer and his double in the ninth inning keyed the game-winning rally as the Guardians beat Minnesota 5-2

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's go-ahead two-run homer (15) | 09/11/2026 Angel Martínez drills a go-ahead two-run home run to left center field in the top of the 7th, putting the Guardians ahead 2-1

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Makes fourth straight start Martinez started in right field and went 2-for-5 with a triple and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-5 win over Baltimore.

Impact Martinez tripled and scored in the second inning and then singled and scored in the seventh. He made a fourth consecutive start, as Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt manages around an injury to Chase DeLauter (wrist), who has missed the last four contests. Martinez has rebounded nicely from a three-month slumber that saw him slash .193/.228/.360 over 43 games between May and July. The outfielder is batting .303 (30-for-99) with seven doubles, one triple, three home runs and 17 RBI over 30 games since Aug. 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plate umpire Chris Guccione leaves Orioles-Guardians game after being hit in the mask by a foul tip

Plate umpire Chris Guccione left Monday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians after being hit on the mask by a foul tip in the top of the second inning

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Playing right field Saturday Martinez (shoulder) is starting in right field and batting second against the Tigers on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez sustained a left shoulder bruise during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit when he collided with Brayan Rocchio. The injury doesn't appear to be a concern, as Martinez is in the lineup for Saturday's contest. he has gone 8-for-26 with one steal, two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over his last nine outings.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bazzana singles home winning run in 10th inning as Guardians top Tigers 4-3 to sweep doubleheader

Travis Bazzana singled home Brayan Rocchio in the 10th inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and a sweep of their day-night doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Exits with shoulder bruise Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a left shoulder bruise, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Martinez was involved in a collision with teammate Brayan Rocchio in the top of the fourth inning, leading to Martinez's exit. However, the Guardians are labeling his removal as precautionary, so it would seem Martinez escaped with a relatively minor injury.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game after collision Martinez was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers after colliding with teammate Brayan Rocchio in shallow left field in the top of the fourth in...

Impact Rocchio made the catch and both players were able to walk off under their own power, but Martinez was lifted before the top of the fifth. Nathaniel Lowe replaced Martinez in the game, pushing David Fry from first base out to left field.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martínez's two-run home run (14) | 09/01/2026 Angel Martínez hits a two-run home run to right field, padding the Guardians' lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the 8th inning

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Cracks two-run homer vs. Toronto Martinez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored during the Guardians' 6-1 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Impact The Guardians smacked three two-run homers during Tuesday's win, with Martinez being responsible for the third one that took place in the eighth inning. Martinez has gone deep in back-to-back games and is up to 14 homers on the year. He has four multi-hit games over his last nine outings, going 11-for-31 (.355) with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored in that span.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays

Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of te...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's sprawling catch | 09/01/2026 Angel Martínez makes an impressive sprawling catch in left field to retire Ernie Clement in the top of the 3rd inning

SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM

Accounts for offense in loss Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.

Impact Martinez gave the Guardians an early lead, belting a two-run homer in the second inning, and then singled in a meaningless run in the bottom of the ninth. Chase DeLauter, who served as the designated hitter the last two days, is dealing with a nagging hamstring, which could result in more opportunities for Martinez going forward. The latter is enjoying his best season in the majors, posting a .712 OPS along with 13 home runs, 48 RBI and 11 steals across 94 games (341 plate appearances).

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martínez keeps showing why the Guardians didn't give up on him Even if Angel Martínez has some flaws in his game, his power makes up for it.

AUGUST 30 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games

Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 for their 12th win in 13 games

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

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Martínez homers from both sides of the plate as Guardians beat Athletics to stay atop AL Central

Angel Martinez homers and doubles as Guardians rally to beat Twins 5-2

Plate umpire Chris Guccione leaves Orioles-Guardians game after being hit in the mask by a foul tip

Bazzana singles home winning run in 10th inning as Guardians top Tigers 4-3 to sweep doubleheader

Gavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays

Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games