MAY 22 • CLEVELAND.COM
BRAYAN ROCCHIO
0 HR •
8 RBI •
.165 AVG
0 HR
8 RBI
.165 AVG
What Brayan Rocchio is focused on after demotion from Guardians to Triple-A Columbus The Guardians demoted infielder Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus on May 12 after struggling in 35 games with Cleveland this season.
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MAY 13 • DEADSPIN.COM
Rocchio sent down after tough '25 start, Brennan called up CLEVELAND -- The Guardians optioned Opening Day shortstop Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, and in a corresponding move recalle...
MAY 12 • MLB.COM
Guardians option struggling shortstop to minors, recall outfielder Brayan Rocchio is headed to Triiple-A Columbus and Will Brennan is returning to the Guardians' roster.
MAY 12 • CLEVELAND.COM
Sent down to minors The Guardians optioned Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Impact Rocchio was the Guardians' primary shortstop last season and began this year in the same role, but his playing time had fallen off considerably in recent weeks amidst a .165/.235/.198 slash line in his first 35 contests. Gabriel Arias has been seeing the lion's share of the reps at shortstop lately and will continue to do so.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out entire series Rocchio did not appear in the recently completed three-game series against the Phillies.
Impact Rocchio watched Gabriel Arias start all three games against Philadelphia and hasn't played since last Wednesday. It's been a challenging start to the season offensively for Rocchio, who has zero hits and walks over his last 28 at-bats. He sports a .165/.235/.198 slash line through 35 games. Arias (.735 OPS) and Daniel Schneemann (.888 OPS) are holding down the middle infield.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Playing time slipping again Rocchio is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies.
Impact Rocchio has received inconsistent playing time of late due to struggles at the plate. He'll now be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games, with Gabriel Arias manning shortstop and Will Wilson entering the lineup at second base while hitting eighth.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench as struggles continue Rocchio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact After he was held out of the lineup Tuesday and Wednesday, Rocchio drew starts at shortstop in each of the ensuing three contests, but he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in those games to bring his average down to .185 on the season. Now back on the bench Sunday, Rocchio looks like he may have to settle for a part-time role in the middle infield while the Guardians have been prioritizing Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann ahead of him.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Could lose everyday role Rocchio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Impact After going 0-for-4 in Monday's series opener to bring his average down to .205 on the season, Rocchio finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher for the second day in a row. According to Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, manager Stephen Vogt didn't explicitly say that Rocchio has been removed from his everyday role at shortstop, though the skipper noted that Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann are playing better at the moment. With that in mind, Arias and Schneemann seem likely to operate as the Guardians' primary double-play tandem for the time being, though Rocchio could spell the left-handed-hitting Schneemann when the Guardians face left-handed pitching.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Tuesday Rocchio is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Impact Gabriel Arias will shift over to shortstop, and Daniel Schneemann is manning second base and batting seventh against Chris Paddack. Rocchio is 1-for-17 at the plate over the last seven days.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 1 Rocchio isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact After going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in his last game, Rocchio will get a chance to regroup during the first half of Saturday's activities. Gabriel Arias will shift to shortstop as a result, opening up second base for Daniel Schneemann.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup Rocchio is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact The absence ends a stretch of five consecutive starts, during which Rocchio went 3-for-15 with a stolen base, three runs and one RBI. Gabriel Arias will move to shortstop while Daniel Schneemann receives a start at the keystone.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Bibee settles in after first-pitch homer, Guardians rally to down Aaron Judge, Yankees 3-2
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the New York YankeesAPRIL 23
Manzardo's sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series
Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a...APRIL 20
Returns to lineup Rocchio went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Rocchio returned to the lineup after getting a break Friday. He scored an insurance run in the eighth inning following a walk and a stolen base. It was his first successful steal in three tries. Cleveland's primary shortstop is batting .220/.293/.260 over 58 plate appearances.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Friday's lineup Rocchio is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Pittsburgh.
Impact Rocchio isn't dealing with any known injury, but he's now been out of the lineup for two of the last three games. Gabriel Arias will get the call at shortstop for the Guardians while Angel Martinez handles second base.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Getting night off Rocchio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Rocchio will get a rest Wednesday after he started in each of the Guardians' last five games while going 5-for-15 with two walks against one strikeout. With Rocchio on the bench, Gabriel Arias will shift over from second base to shortstop, opening up the keystone for Daniel Schneemann.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Arias hits a 3-run homer to propel Guardians to 7-0 victory over Royals
Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four,...APRIL 12
On base three times Rocchio went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Rocchio returned to the lineup after a routine day off Wednesday and delivered his second multi-hit game of the season. He hasn't done much offensively, batting just .231 with two extra-base hits, two runs scored and three RBI (all in one game) across 36 plate appearances.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Kwan has 4 hits, 4 RBIs as Guardians win 6-1 to send White Sox to their 8th straight loss
Steven Kwan had a homer and three singles and drove in four runs to help Cleveland complete a three-game sweep and hand the Chicago White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-1...APRIL 10
Not in Cleveland lineup Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Impact It's a routine day off for Rocchio, who had started the previous four contests. Gabriel Arias will start at shortstop and Daniel Schneemann will handle second base for the Guardians.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Wednesday Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Impact Rocchio will get a routine day off after starting the previous four contests. Gabriel Arias will start at shortstop and Daniel Schneemann will handle second base for the Guardians.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Ramirez blasts 3 homers to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Angels, 8-6 Jose Ramirez hit three homers for the second time in his career, Brayan Rocchio drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians snapped thei...
APRIL 5 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
MLB roundup: Jose Ramirez (3 HRs) powers Guardians past Angels Jose Ramirez hit three home runs and Brayan Rocchio had two hits and three RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-6 victory over the L...
APRIL 5 • KANSASCITY.COM
MLB roundup: Jose Ramirez (3 HRs) powers Guardians past Angels Jose Ramirez hit three home runs and Brayan Rocchio had two hits and three RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-6 victory over the L...
APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
