Doug Nikhazy - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns from IL Nikhazy (elbow) struck out three batters and allowed one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings Saturday for Triple-A Columbus after being reinstated from the 7-day injured li...

Impact Nikhazy was on the shelf for just over a month due to a left elbow impingement. The left-hander didn't require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Columbus rotation, though he was eased back into action Saturday with a light workload.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow injury at Triple-A Nikhazy was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday with a left elbow impingement.

Impact It's not clear how long Nikhazy's elbow has been bothering him, but he's allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 10.1 innings in his three starts with Columbus this month. How long the lefty might be sidelined is uncertain, but he won't be an option for the Guardians for a while.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with elbow injury at Triple-A Triple-A Columbus placed Nikhazy on the 7-day injured list Wednesday due to a left elbow impingement.

Impact It's not clear how long Nikhazy's elbow has been bothering him, but he's allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 10.1 innings in his three starts with Columbus this month. The left-hander is without a clear timeline to return to action for the Triple-A club.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Kayfus homers, has 3 hits, but Columbus Clippers fall to Iowa Cubs 7-2 Clippers starter Doug Nikhazy (5-6) allowed four run son five hits in 4⅔ innings. He struck out two and walked three.

JULY 20, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Guardians activate Paul Sewald from injured list, Shane Bieber faces hitters

Guardians pitcher Paul Sewald was activated off the injured list before Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Columbus The Guardians optioned Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Just two days after being promoted to Cleveland, Nikhazy will head back to Triple-A following his one-inning shutout performance Friday. His departure clears a spot on the active roster for Paul Sewald (shoulder) to return from the injured list.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Cleveland The Guardians recalled Nikhazy from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Nikhazy was lit up during his lone MLB outing this season, giving up six runs on five hits and six walks in just three innings against the Red Sox on April 26. Since then, he's posted a 4.56 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 49.1 frames at Columbus. The 25-year-old southpaw has worked exclusively as a starter this year, but with Joey Cantillo already slated to start Thursday in place of Luis L. Ortiz (personal), Nikhazy could be ticketed for a bullpen role. Kolby Allard was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Guardians optioned Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Nikhazy was available as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins but did not make an appearance. He will return to the rotation at Columbus, where he's posted a 4.99 ERA and 31:15 K:BB over 30.2 innings covering seven starts.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man The Guardians recalled Nikhazy from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Twins.

Impact Nikhazy wasn't available for the resumption of Monday's suspended game earlier in the day, but he'll join the Guardians for Wednesday's scheduled contest before likely heading back to Triple-A. The southpaw will work out of the bullpen for Cleveland this time around after he previously made a spot start in his MLB debut back on April 26 versus the Red Sox.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after spot start The Guardians optioned Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact Nikhazy was up as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader and struggled in a spot start in his major-league debut, allowing six runs over three innings. The left-hander will now rejoin the rotation at Columbus.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rough big-league debut Saturday Nikhazy (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, coughing up six runs on five hits and six walks over three innings. He struck out thr...

Impact Making his MLB debut, Nikhazy managed to toss only 50 of his 90 pitches for strikes before getting a merciful hook. The 25-year-old southpaw was making a spot start due to the twin bill, and while he's had some early success at Triple-A Columbus (3.44 ERA, 22:7 K:BB in 18.1 innings) this year, Saturday's performance won't encourage Cleveland to rush him back to the majors the next time the team needs rotation depth.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Party like it's 2009: Jarren Duran pulls off Boston's first straight steal of home in 16 years

Jarren Duran barely had time to catch his breath after tripling in the third inning

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Duran gets Boston's 1st straight steal of home in 16 years in 7-3 win over Guardians for DH split

Jarren Duran had Boston’s first straight steal of home since Jacoby Ellsbury exactly 16 years earlier, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 for a doubleheader split aft...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Serving as 27th man The Guardians added Nikhazy to the active roster to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Boston, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nikhazy will be making his MLB debut while he starts in the nightcap. The 25-year-old posted a 3.44 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 18.1 innings during his four starts in Triple-A, and he'll be welcomed to the majors by a Red Sox offense that currently owns the third-highest OPS (.721) in the American League.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making MLB debut Saturday The Guardians plan to recall Nikhazy from Triple-A Columbus to have him start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer re...

Impact After optioning reliever Zak Kent to Triple-A, Cleveland initially planed to call up Nikhazy on Friday to fill the open spot in its bullpen. However, after Friday's series opener was postponed, Nikhazy's call-up will instead be pushed back a day, and he'll now be in line to start in his MLB debut due to the doubleheader creating a stretch of six games in five days. The 25-year-old lefty had excelled through his first four starts with Columbus this season, logging a 3.44 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB in 18.1 innings. The Guardians don't appear to have a permanent opening in the rotation for Nikhazy, so he could shift to the bullpen or head back to Triple-A following his start Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians To Call Up Pitching Prospect To Make MLB Debut vs. Red Sox The Cleveland Guardians are calling up pitching prospect Doug Nikhazy.

APRIL 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Red Sox-Guardians series opener postponed by rain, teams will play split doubleheader Saturday

The series opener between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Will make MLB debut out of pen The Guardians are promoting Nikhazy from Triple-A Columbus on Friday before they start their three games series versus the Red Sox.

Impact Nikhazy didn't make the cut for the major league club after he got off to a bad spring training in which he surrendered seven earned runs across 8.2 innings of work. Through four games with Triple-A Columbus to begin the season, he's posted a 3.44 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 22:7 K:BB in 18.1 innings. While he has been a starter in all four of those appearances and mostly through his MiLB career, he will be used out of the pen in Cleveland.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Who's in Opening Day pitching mix? Guards want Nikhazy to build up at Triple-A SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Doug Nikhazy gave the Guardians something to think about this spring as he emerged as an option to make his first Opening...

MARCH 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Moved to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nikhazy wasn't very effective this spring, giving up seven earned runs on five hits and six walks, though he impressively struck out 12 batters in 8.2 innings. He'll look to get back on track with Columbus, and he could be a candidate to debut at some point this year after posting a 2.87 ERA in Triple-A last season.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor homers twice, Guardians' pitchers strikeout 15 in 4-0 win over Arizona Tanner Bibee and Doug Nikhazy shine on the mound for Guardians on Thursday night.

MARCH 7, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Could make team Nikhazy could make the Guardians bullpen out of spring training, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nikhazy is already on the 40-man roster and has gotten off to a great start to Cactus League play, throwing four hitless innings with four strikeouts across two relief appearances. Pitching coach Carl Willis said Sunday that Nikhazy would make the club's bullpen, not the rotation, if he were to win a job. Nikhazy is a starter by trade and had a strong 2024 season, logging a 2.98 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 124:53 K:BB in 123.2 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A. He is working on improving his control and could be a multi-inning relief option early in the year if the club's starters aren't all ready to go five-plus innings consistently.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikhazy making a strong bid to make Opening Day roster GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With rotation candidates starting to get multiple appearances under their belts – third starts for some this coming week...

MARCH 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

DOUG NIKHAZY NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Guardians activate Paul Sewald from injured list, Shane Bieber faces hitters

Party like it's 2009: Jarren Duran pulls off Boston's first straight steal of home in 16 years

Duran gets Boston's 1st straight steal of home in 16 years in 7-3 win over Guardians for DH split

Red Sox-Guardians series opener postponed by rain, teams will play split doubleheader Saturday