Colin Holderman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox

Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red...

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Thriving in bullpen Holderman allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Washington.

Impact Holderman has been near perfect since the Guardians recalled him late April. In 13 appearances since then, the right-hander has allowed just one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out 19 over 16.1 innings. Holderman told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that health is the main reason for his success in 2026 after he logged a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 25.2 innings for the Pirates last year. While Tuesday's outing was a low-leverage spot, manager Stephen Vogt has recently incorporated Holderman late into close games. Within the last week, he's picked up two wins and a hold.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colin Holderman has turned Guardians bullpen savior no one saw coming The Guardians' decision to sign Colin Holderman has turned into one of the team's best offseason signings.

3 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

2 players Guardians fans have lost trust in, 2 who are becoming reliable Brayan Rocchio and Colin Holderman have earned more trust for the Guardians while Tim Herrin and Steven Kwan have dipped a bit.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians score twice in the 10th for a 3-2 victory over the slumping Tigers

Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Guardians survive a ninth-inning scare to beat the Tigers 4-3 for a fourth straight win

Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer and Cade Smith pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their fourth straight vic...

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Colin Holderman's quietly become top asset from Guardians' bullpen resurrecting After being demoted early in the season, Colin Holderman has turned into a relief weapon for the Guardians.

MAY 12 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

New role change could help turn Colin Holderman into a bullpen weapon for Guardians Colin Holderman impressed against the Blue Jays on Sunday while working as the longman.

APRIL 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Armstrong lands on IL with right groin strain; Guardians recall Holderman TORONTO -- The Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right groin strain, recalling right...

APRIL 26 • MLB.COM

Heading back to majors Cleveland recalled Holderman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Holderman had a brief stint with the big-league club earlier in the campaign, appearing in two games and allowing two earned runs while posting a 3:2 K:BB over three innings. He'll likely take on a low-leverage role now that's he's back in Cleveland's bullpen. Holderman is filling the bullpen spot vacated by Shawn Armstrong, who landed on the IL with a right groin strain Sunday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians send key offseason addition to Triple-A in first stunner of 2026 Colin Holderman's stay on the Guardians' big league roster didn't last long.

MARCH 31 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Sent down to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Holderman to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Impact Holderman made the Guardians' Opening Day roster but struggled across his first two outings, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out three across three innings. He'll move down to Triple-A to work on his control but would be a top candidate to return to the majors if Cleveland needs an additional right-hander out of the bullpen. In corresponding moves, Doug Nikhazy was designated for assignment and Kolby Allard had his contract selected by the Guardians from Triple-A Columbus.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Raley homers, Mariners snatch 1st win of the season in 5-1 victory against Guardians

Luke Raley hit his second home run in as many games as the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday night for their first win of the season

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Intriguing veteran reliever could help Guardians mitigate loss of Emmanuel Clase The Guardians made the bullpen a clear area of improvement in the offseason in 2026, and Colin Holderman is a part of that.

MARCH 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Pitcher Shawn Armstrong and Cleveland Guardians finalize $5.5 million, 1-year contract

Free agent right-hander Shawn Armstrong and the Cleveland Guardians have finalized their $5.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that includes a 2027 mutual option

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and right-hander Shawn Armstrong agree to $5.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Free agent right-hander Shawn Armstrong has agreed to a $5.5 million, one-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians replenish bullpen depth after losing reliever to Yankees The Guardians finalized their 40-man roster on Thursday by signing former Pirates reliever Colin Holderman to a contract.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians sign Colin Holderman to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen, signing right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates' most valuable non-tender just landed with the Guardians in free agency The Pittsburgh Pirates officially lost Colin Holderman to the Cleveland Guardians in free agency this week, a move that—if you had told fans...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Nets one-year deal with Cleveland The Guardians signed Holderman to a one-year contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Holderman was non-tendered by the Pirates in November following a disastrous 2025 season that saw him collect a 7.01 ERA and 18:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings. The 30-year-old reliever entered the season with a career 3.58 ERA and 23.8 percent strikeout rate, so he's a good bet to bounce back to some degree in 2026 in a new setting.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

No contract from Pittsburgh Holderman was non-tendered by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Holderman was DFA'd by the Pirates in the early week after struggling mightily with the club in 2025, maintaining a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP across 25.2 innings. He's been more effective in the past, so he should be able to land at least a minor-league deal at some point this winter.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates could avoid uncomfortable non-tender by trading this expensive reliever The Pittsburgh Pirates already cut ties with relievers Dauri Moreta and Colin Holderman earlier this week, but they still have some difficul...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Pirates designated Holderman for assignment Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact With the Pirates adding six prospects to their 40-man roster in preparation for the Rule 5 Draft, Holderman will end up as one of the casualties necessary to clear space. The 30-year-old righty wasn't quite his usual self in 2025, finishing the year with a 7.01 ERA and 1.95 WHIP across 25.2 innings after entering the season with a 3.58 ERA across his three years in the bigs. His previous performance may draw some attention from other bullpen-needy teams browsing the waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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