Austin Hedges - Page 3 - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in lineup Monday Hedges (hand) will start at catcher and bat eighth against the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact Hedges sustained a hand injury toward the tail end of spring training, though X-rays came back negative. He's been cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut Monday, allowing Bo Naylor to take a breather after the former started in three of four games in the Guardians' opening series against the Mariners. Hedges appeared in 70 regular-season games for Cleveland in 2025 and slashed .161/.250/.277 with one steal, five home runs and 10 RBI in 180 plate appearances.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day after clean X-ray Hedges is considered day-to-day after an X-ray on his right hand came back negative, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hedges had to leave Monday's exhibition against the Diamondbacks after being hit by a pitch. He has a bone bruise but managed to avoid any fractures. Hedges should be healthy enough to open the season as the Guardians' No. 2 catcher behind starter Bo Naylor.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hedges' injury should open door to surprise Guardians promotion Austin Hedges left the Guardians game on Tuesday after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. If he has to miss any time, Cooper Ingle should g...

MARCH 24 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Exits after HBP Hedges left Monday's exhibition against the Diamondbacks after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hedges was hit by a pitch during his lone at-bat of the evening in the ninth inning, and he was unable to continue. He'll presumably be sent for further evaluation and can be considered day-to-day until the team has another update to share.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Austin Hedges says resignation of union chief Tony Clark "shocking in its timing" Austin Hedges tells teammates to be patient until more details emerge about union chief's resignation.

FEBRUARY 17 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians see winning edge in mastering MLB's new ball-strike challenge system Cleveland catchers are developing a strategic approach to limited ball-strike challenges, with Austin Hedges convinced proper execution will...

JANUARY 21 • CLEVELAND.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AUSTIN HEDGES NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES