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AUSTIN HEDGES
#27 - CATCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
5
HR
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10
RBI
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.161
AVG
#27 - CATCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
5
HR
10
RBI
.161
AVG
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The Guardians catcher situation is already better than it was in 2025
In 2025, Bo Naylor and Austin Hedges held things down behind the plate. Things should be better in 2026.
OCTOBER 23
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AWAYBACKGONE.COM
How the ABS challenge system will transform Austin Hedges' value to the Guardians
Cleveland's defensive wizard behind the plate faces a career evolution as MLB's automated strike zone threatens to devalue his elite pitch-f...
OCTOBER 15
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CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians know Austin Hedges' value goes far beyond the box score
Cleveland's front office prioritizes clubhouse leadership and defensive expertise over offensive production with Austin Hedges' 2026 contrac...
OCTOBER 15
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CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians re-sign catcher Austin Hedges to a $4 million, 1-year contract
The Guardians have re-signed catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4 million contract
OCTOBER 15
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Associated Press
Clubhouse leader Hedges to return to Guards (source)
CLEVELAND -- Beloved Guardians catcher and team leader Austin Hedges is sticking around. The Guardians have reached a one-year contract with...
OCTOBER 15
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MLB.COM
Guardians, Austin Hedges agree to 1-year deal for 2026 season
Austin Hedges is reportedly returning to Cleveland for the 2026 season. Teams can negotiate with their own free agents. Here are details on...
OCTOBER 15
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BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Re-signs with Guardians
Hedges signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Guardians on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Impact
Hedges slashed just .161/.250/.277 with 10 RBI and 13 runs scored across 180 plate appearances in the regular season. However, the 33-year-old is a great defender behind the plate, so Cleveland will keep him around for another year to serve as a backup to Bo Naylor.
OCTOBER 15
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ROTOWIRE
Guardians catcher is officially Tarik Skubal's nightmare and Twitter roasted him
While Austin Hedges' career batting average is under .200, Tarik Skubal seems to want no part of him.
OCTOBER 1
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AWAYBACKGONE.COM
Why Guardians started Austin Hedges as Game 1 catcher over Bo Naylor | Sporting News
Cleveland made an interesting decision to open the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 30
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SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rocchio's walk-off homer embodies Guardians' 2nd-half rally to AL Central title
It was fitting in many ways that Brayan Rocchio hit the walk-off homer that put an exclamation point on the Cleveland Guardians’ historic run to an AL Central title
SEPTEMBER 29
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Associated Press
Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated
The Guardians clinched a postseason spot in the most bizarre way possible: a walk-off hit by pitch.
SEPTEMBER 28
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FOX SPORTS
Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers
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SEPTEMBER 28
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Associated Press
Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are both 86-73 and tied atop the American League’s Central Division with three games remaining
SEPTEMBER 26
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Associated Press
Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians
The Detroit Tigers are struggling so much that a strong performance from Tarik Skubal was not enough to stop their late-season slide
SEPTEMBER 18
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Associated Press
Tanner Bibee throws a two-hitter as the Guardians beat the White Sox 4-0
Tanner Bibee threw a two-hitter for Cleveland’s first complete-game shutout in six years, and David Fry and Angel Martínez homered in the Guardians’ 4-0 victory over the Chicago Wh...
SEPTEMBER 13
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Associated Press
Guardians end Rays' winning streak at 7 with 7-1 victory
José Ramírez had three hits and two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians had a five-run second inning in a 7-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday night, snapping the Rays’ season-best wi...
SEPTEMBER 6
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Associated Press
Homers Tuesday
Hedges went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.
Impact
Hedges kicked off a six-run sixth inning with a leadoff solo home run. It's his first time leaving the yard since May 6 and just his second multi-hit game of the year, both of which have come in his last 10 games. Hedges is up to four homers and eight RBI on the year, while hitting a lowly .147 at the plate.
SEPTEMBER 3
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ROTOWIRE
Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7
The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 despite rookie outfielder Roman Anthony leaving the game with an injury.
SEPTEMBER 3
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FOX SPORTS
Filling in for resting Naylor
Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rays, SI.com reports.
Impact
Hedges will pick up his 43rd start of the season while top backstop Bo Naylor rests for the day game after a night game. Though Hedges continues to bring value through his game-calling abilities, he's remained an easy out at the plate in his age-32 season, slashing .140/.232/.240 across 141 plate appearances.
AUGUST 27
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ROTOWIRE
Guardians predicted to move on from Austin Hedges for top-five prospect | Sporting News
Austin Hedges could be gone after 2025.
AUGUST 19
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SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Guardians, in tight wild-card battle, open series vs. Braves
All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez is the best player on the Cleveland Guardians, but Austin Hedges might be the most important person in t...
AUGUST 15
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THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
José Ramírez has 3 hits to help Guardians rally past Marlins, move closer to AL wild-card spot
José Ramírez had three hits and scored three runs, Gabriel Arias had a pair of RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 9-4
AUGUST 15
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Associated Press
From No-hit bid to blowout: How 126 pitches caught up to Gavin Williams in Guardians' lopsided loss
Austin Hedges pressed into action on the mound as Cleveland suffers its worst defeat since April, highlighting the delicate balance of pitch...
AUGUST 14
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CLEVELAND.COM
Returning to bench Sunday
Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact
Bo Naylor will return to the lineup Sunday after Hedges had started behind the plate in three of the Guardians' last four games. Though the Guardians have turned the catcher position into more of a timeshare lately, Hedges' playing time will likely fall by the wayside as soon as Naylor begins to heat back up. Naylor is batting just .174 on the season, but he's gone 5-for-20 with three doubles and a 2:3 BB:K over his last seven games.
JULY 13
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ROTOWIRE
Returning to bench Sunday
Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact
Bo Naylor will return to the lineup after Hedges had started behind the plate in three of the Guardians' last four games. Though the Guardians have turned the catcher position into more of a timeshare lately, Hedges' playing time should fall by the wayside as soon as Naylor begins to heat back up. Naylor is batting just .174 on the season, but he's gone 5-for-20 with three doubles and a 2:3 BB:K over his last seven games.
JULY 13
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