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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