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Resumes catching Fry will spend the first part of spring training mainly as a catcher, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fry, who was limited to designated hitter and pinch hitting duties in 2025 following his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery, will then move around the field for the final weeks of camp. In addition to catching, Fry can play both corner spots in the infield and outfield, giving manager Stephen Vogt flexibility when creating a lineup on any given day. He was an All Star in 2024, when he slashed .263/.356/.448 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 392 plate appearances over 122 games.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fry excited to return as 'full baseball player' in '26 GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- David Fry hopped out of his crouch in the bullpen at the Guardians’ player development complex on Friday and trotted towa...

FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM

3 Guardians players who need to bounce back if Cleveland wants to compete in 2026 While the Guardians have won back-to-back AL Central championships, they're going to need more out of David Fry, Nolan Jones and Tim Herrin...

JANUARY 19 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Newest update on David Fry's 2026 role should be music to Guardians fan's ears After a rough showing in 2025, David Fry should get back to being an impact player for the Guardians in 2026.

JANUARY 18 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Ticketed to play defense in 2026 Fry (face) is expected to resume playing on the field in 2026, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. An elbow injury limited Fry to designated hitter and pinch hitting duties in 2025.

Impact During the winter meetings, Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt had an encouraging update on Fry, who underwent surgery to repair nasal fractures after taking a pitch from Tarik Skubal off his face Sept. 23. "I'm just excited that David is going to be healthy," Vogt said. "David healthy, him being able to catch and play the field a little bit, too, probably, it just adds a completely different dynamic to our team." With more time removed from the UCL surgery he underwent in November of 2024, Fry is expected to resume playing defense as a third catcher while also getting time at the corners in the infield and outfield. Fry's ability to hit lefties -- he had a .996 OPS against southpaws in 2024 -- should provide a boost to Guardians, who ranked 27th (.647 OPS) against left-handers in 2025.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Guards excited for healthy Fry to regain form in '26 CLEVELAND -- When Stephen Vogt was asked about David Fry at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., this month, the Guardians’ manager provide...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

David Fry tabbed as Guardians top bounceback candidate after injury-plagued season After a rough 2025, David Fry should get back to being an impact player for the Guardians in 2026.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel

Left-hander Justin Bruihl has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Here's what Stephen Vogt said about David Fry's return to Cleveland Guardians David Fry suffered one of the most gruesome injuries you could see in the sport of baseball. When bending down to lay a bunt against the Det...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Lands contract from Cleveland Fry (face) agreed to a one-year, $1.38 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration,Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Fry had a tough 2025 season, initially sidelined until the end of May while recovering from an elbow injury. His season ended in late September after being hit in the face by a pitch, though that isn't expected to affect his 2026 campaign. In between, Fry struggled to a .171/.229/.363 line across 157 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest expert non-tender prediction will definitely puzzle Guardians fans While David Fry wasn't at his best in 2025, he should be healthy and productive in 2026 — which is why it would be foolish for the Guardians...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians may cut ties with David Fry over $1.2 million contract decision | Sporting News Cleveland's fan favorite may not have a spot.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Mason Miller, Zach Neto and Maikel Garcia are among the players with two-to-three years or service time who are eligible for salary arbitrat...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Guardians News: Carl Willis mulling future; updates on David Fry, Nic Enright The Cleveland Guardians' front office held a season-ending press conference on Tuesday where they provided an early look into what the offse...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Surgery for David Fry, Nic Enright: Guardians quick hits from 2025 postmortem Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and the front office met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the 2025 season and the future.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nasal surgery scheduled Fry will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair nasal fractures, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fry suffered nasal and facial fractures when he was hit by a 99-mph fastball thrown by Tarik Skubal back on Sept. 24. He's expected to be fully recovered by early- to mid-November, so Fry should have a fairly typical offseason.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How a 99 mph fastball to the face shows the good heart of two men – Terry Pluto's Faith & You Two men from different teams came together when Cleveland Guardians' David Fry was injured

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers take the field in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers try to sweep Guardians in AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14-strikeout gem gives Tigers playoff momentum after late-season swoon

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a standout performance in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit's Skubal back in Cleveland to face Guardians after nightmare inning last week

Detroit's Tarik Skubal returns to the mound Tuesday for the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

David Fry back in Guardians clubhouse after being hit by pitch in the face earlier this week

David Fry is back in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse after a scary incident

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Fry in good spirits as he recovers: 'It could have been way, way worse' CLEVELAND -- In the aftermath of Tuesday’s frightening scene at Progressive Field, when David Fry was struck in the face by a Tarik Skubal o...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

Tigers try to sweep Guardians in AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal's 14-strikeout gem gives Tigers playoff momentum after late-season swoon

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Detroit's Skubal back in Cleveland to face Guardians after nightmare inning last week

David Fry back in Guardians clubhouse after being hit by pitch in the face earlier this week