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Guardians bring 2-1 series lead over Mariners into game 4

The Cleveland Guardians meet the Seattle Mariners with a 2-1 series lead

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners take on the Cleveland Guardians Saturday

The Seattle Mariners host the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

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Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Orioles Extend Right-Hander Shane Baz

Guardians face the Mariners leading series 1-0

The Cleveland Guardians play the Seattle Mariners with a 1-0 series lead

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mariners host the Guardians for the season opener

The Seattle Mariners host the Cleveland Guardians in the season opener

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

IL move official The Guardians placed Valera (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact The 25-year-old is beginning the season on the injured list due to a calf strain he suffered in early March. Valera was cleared for game action late in spring training, so he could begin a rehab assignment in short order.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for game action Valera (calf) played in a minor-league spring training game Monday, Guardians Prospective reports.

Impact Valera will begin the 2026 campaign on the injured list, but the fact that he's already been cleared to appear in a game is a sign that he could be activated shortly after the season begins. He'll likely need to appear in at least a few more exhibitions before the club considers bringing him back from the IL.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start season on IL Valera (calf) is highly likely to start the regular season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Valera has been dealing with a strained left calf since early March, and it looks like the issue will put him on the sidelines to start the regular season. The 25-year-old left-hander had been competing with the likes of Chase DeLauter and CJ Kayfus for a starting spot in the outfield.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Adds running to rehab Valera (calf) began running Tuesday as part of his activity, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valera had begun throwing and hitting earlier in the week, and the Guardians are hopeful he can return to game action in the coming days. Based on the calendar, there is some question whether Valera will be ready to go by Opening Day. Cleveland's outfield picture is unclear beyond Steven Kwan, and Valera is one of seven outfielders competing for three or four spots.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Injuries: Updates on José Ramírez, Hunter Gaddis, George Valera While the Cleveland Guardians have largely avoided the injury bug this spring, they've still had some bumps and bruises pop up.

MARCH 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Not running yet Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Valera (calf) is feeling better but will not play for a few more days, MLB.com reports.

Impact Valera has what the manager termed is a "mild" calf strain. He's resumed hitting and throwing but is not yet running.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Valera (calf strain) out several days; Schneeman (ankle) back soon PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Valera is dealing with a left calf strain that will keep him out of the starting lineup in the coming days, manager...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Nursing calf strain Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters Saturday that Valera is rehabbing from a mild left calf strain and will be limited to baseball activities over the next few days, Tim...

Impact Valera has not appeared in a Cactus League game for the Guardians since Monday due to his injury, and he'll have his workload limited over the coming days to reduce the risk of aggravating the injury. He made his major-league debut in early September and appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Guardians, posting a .748 OPS with two home runs and five RBI in 48 plate appearances. Valera is competing against Chase DeLauter and CJ Kayfus for an everyday spot in the outfield, but an extended absence would put Valera in jeopardy of being omitted from the Guardians' Opening Day roster.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians outfielder has great chance to build on last season's bounceback showing Last season George Valera made his MLB debut for the Guardians after struggling with injuries. He could be even better in 2026.

MARCH 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Here are the Guardians' 2026 Top 30 prospects The Guardians got a taste of the future when they rostered Chase DeLauter for their 2025 Wild Card Series, making him just the sixth player...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Guardians insider offers encouraging update on pair of Guardians young outfielders While George Valera and Chase DeLauter didn't play much for the Guardians in 2025, that could change this season.

MARCH 1 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

George Valera's RBI double | 02/28/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

George Valera's first spring home run | 02/22/2026 George Valera hits a solo home run, his first of Spring Training, to put the Guardians up 1-0 in the top of the 3rd inning

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians' outfield

Steven Kwan gets time in center field this spring as the Guardians test their best outfield mix

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

In mix for Opening Day roster Valera enters spring training under no restictions and will compete for a spot on the active roster in 2026, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valera's previous three springs were marred by injuries, two of which were impacted by offseason rehab. He's had a normal offseason this year, and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hopes to see the outfielder in a spring training game for the first time since being named Cleveland's skipper prior to the 2024 season. The lefty-swinging Valera made his MLB debut in 2025, posting a .220/.333/.415 slash line with two home runs, five RBI and a 13:7 K:BB ratio over 16 contests down the stretch and into the postseason. He regularly started against right-handers and was often used as the No. 2 batter. "He can manage an at-bat," Vogt said. "He makes great swing decisions. He's got power. He's just a good, good hitter." The 25-year-old one-time prospect will compete with current prospects, Chase DeLauter and CJ Kayfus, along with others for a spot in the outfield and DH.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

After past injuries, Valera relishing normal start to spring GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- George Valera stood in the batter’s box at Field 3 of the Guardians’ player development complex on Saturday, facing Adam...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

3 Guardians prospects who could find their way to the bigs in '26 CLEVELAND -- We’re only a few weeks away from the Guardians’ first full-squad Spring Training workout on Feb. 17, which will officially open...

JANUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Incomplete grades, but high hopes for 3 Guardians rookie outfielders with sights set on 2026 Chase DeLauter, George Valera and Petey Halpin made strong impressions in small samples during the Guardians' late-season playoff push.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

AL Central champion Guardians unable to maintain momentum in Wild Card Series loss to Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians staged the largest in-season comeback in MLB history, claiming the American League Central Division title after trailing Detroit by 15 1/2 games in early Ju...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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