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Comes off IL Triple-A Columbus reinstated Aleman (hip) from its 7-day injured list Monday.

Impact Aleman has been cleared to make his 2025 debut after he required a left hip inguinal hernia repair in February. The 24-year-old right-hander is regarded as one of the Guardians' top reliever prospects and was added to the 40-man roster over the winter after submitting a 1.99 ERA and 34:10 K:BB in 22.2 innings with Columbus in 2024.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Aleman (abdomen) to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Aleman is working his way from hernia surgery in late February. He'll start the 2025 campaign in Triple-A once he's fully recovered from the procedure, but he could see some time in the majors should the Guardians need a right-handed option out of the bullpen. Aleman played 24 games in Triple-A during the 2024 regular season and posted a 1.99 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, two saves and a 34:10 K:BB across 22.2 innings.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes hernia surgery Aleman underwent a left hip inguinal hernia repair Wednesday and will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks.

Impact Aleman was added to the 40-man roster this offseason but had always been likely to begin the season at Triple-A Columbus. He'll be assigned there once recovered, although an initial rehab assignment at a lower affiliate is possible. Aleman could be an option for the Guardians' bullpen at some point this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May require surgery Aleman had an appointment Tuesday to evaluate what may be an inguinal hernia.

Impact Aleman hasn't yet received an official diagnosis, but a hernia and the ensuing procedure to address it would certainly sideline him for an extended period of time and eliminate his chances at making the Guardians' Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old righty posted a 1.99 ERA and 1.08 WHIP at Triple-A Columbus last season, but he was limited to just 24 appearances after a lat injury kept him out for three months.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 40-man The Guardians selected Aleman to their 40-man roster Tuesday.

Impact Aleman has been one of the most dominant relief arms in Cleveland's farm system over the past two years. He didn't allow a single earned run over 24 innings with Double-A Akron in 2023, and he surrendered just eight runs (five earned) in 22.2 Triple-A frames last season. He missed roughly three months of the 2024 campaign due to a lat injury, so the Guardians may still want to give him some more minor-league innings, though his MLB debut may not be too far away if he continues at his current pace.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL Triple-A Columbus reinstated Aleman (lat) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Aleman hasn't pitched for Columbus since May 8 while recovering from a right lat strain and didn't go out on a rehab assignment prior to being activated, so the Guardians could be judicious with his usage coming off the injury. The right-hander had been a dominant relief arm for Columbus before landing on the shelf, logging a 3.38 ERA and a 24:7 K:BB across 13.1 innings over 13 appearances.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE