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Guardians risk losing George Valera to new MLB team | Sporting News Cleveland's roster moves are making things a bit risky here.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Booted off 40-man roster The Guardians designated Valera for assignment Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Valera will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to infielder Gabriel Arias (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old Valera provided a lowly .534 OPS over 13 games during a two-week stint in the big leagues back in April and has produced a .276/.367/.417 slash line with four home runs and three steals across 150 plate appearances with Triple-A Columbus on the season. He could attract interest via waivers from organizations looking to bolster their outfield depth.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Guards' decision to recall Halpin, option Valera WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Guardians recalled outfielder Petey Halpin from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, as the corresponding move to Thursday’s...

MAY 2 • MLB.COM

Analyzing Guardians optioning Valera to Triple-A CLEVELAND -- The Guardians made an off-day roster move ahead of Friday’s series opener against the A’s in West Sacramento, optioning outfiel...

APRIL 30 • MLB.COM

Guardians demote George Valera in preparation for marathon road trip George Valera is going to get a chance to get a reset in Triple-A after struggling for the Guardians.

APRIL 30 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Valera to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valera was a regular presence in the Guardians' lineup versus right-handed pitching initially upon his activation from the injured list in mid-April. However, he's slashed just .216/.237/.297 with a 1:8 BB:K and was out of the lineup for each of the last four games. The Guardians will make a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game versus the Athletics.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Valera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Valera will hit the bench for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Drew Rasmussen) after slashing just .216/.237/.297 over 38 plate appearances since being activated from the injured list April 13. Valera has a minor-league option, so he could be sent back to Triple-A Columbus to play regularly if playing time remains elusive at the big-league level.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez pitches the Rays past the Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win

Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda drove in a run for the third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Sitting versus righty Valera is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was out of the lineup for the previous two games, but the Guardians went up against a lefty in both of those contests. Right-hander Nick Martinez is pitching Tuesday for the Rays, but Valera still finds himself on the bench amid a poor start to the season that's seen him bat .222 (8-for-36) with three doubles and no homers through 12 games. Angel Martinez is receiving a fifth straight start in the outfield while Daniel Schneeman starts in center field with top prospect Travis Bazzana making his MLB debut at second base.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Vilade has 3 hits, drives in 2 runs as Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 3-2 to extend win streak to 5

Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight, defeating the Cleveland G...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

George Valera is finally healthy and rewarding Guardians' patience in him After having the start of his career derailed by injuries, George Valera is finally healthy and producing for the Guardians.

APRIL 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Out of lineup against southpaw Valera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact With the Guardians facing a left-handed starter (Steven Matz) for the second day in a row, the left-handed-hitting Valera will once again hit the bench. Valera had been included in the lineup in each of the Guardians' prior five games, going 4-for-20 with a double, a walk, four RBI and a run over that stretch.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Okamoto homers for second straight game, drives in two as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3

Kazuma Okamoto homered for the second straight game, Andrés Giménez hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Late addition to lineup Valera will start in left field and bat fifth against the Blue Jays on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Valera was originally in line to have a day off Saturday, but he will join the starting nine to replace Steven Kwan, who was scratched with neck stiffness.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Valera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Valera will take a seat Saturday after making four straight starts, during which he went 3-for-16 with four RBI and a run scored. While he rests, Angel Martinez, Steven Kwan and David Fry will start across the outfield.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

George Valera safe at first after challenge | 04/22/2026 George Valera is safe at first after a successful challenge by the Guardians in the bottom of the 4th inning

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Chase DeLauter's bases-loaded triple helps Guardians rally for 8-5 victory over Astros

Chase DeLauter hit a bases-loaded triple down the left-field line in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 8-5 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

George Valera's RBI single | 04/20/2026 George Valera lines a single to right field, plating José Ramírez to tie the game at 2-2 in the 3rd inning

APRIL 20 • MLB.COM

Idle against southpaw Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Though he'll head to the bench while southpaw Trevor Rogers takes the hill for the Orioles, the left-handed-hitting Valera had been seeing fairly steady playing time against right-handed pitching since being activated from the injured list Monday. He started in four of the Guardians' previous five contests, going 4-for-14 with two doubles and two RBI.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles

Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 vi...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick came up three outs short of breaking the longest no-hitter drought held by an MLB franchise.

APRIL 17 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Makes second straight start Valera started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a double in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Valera started a second consecutive game since being activated off the injured list Monday. Both starts have come against right-handers, and the outfielder was pinch hit for in the seventh inning of Wednesday's contest when he was about to face a left-hander. Valera is 2-for-6 with a pair of doubles and RBI in his two games.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

George Valera Saves 2026 Season Debut With RBI Double Against Cardinals The Cleveland Guardians took their time awaiting the return of outfielder George Valera. And finally, on Tuesday, April 14, he was able to s...

APRIL 15 • SI.COM

Wetherholt homers twice, Brito error lets Cardinals rally for 6-5, 10-inning win over Guardians

Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt homered twice, second baseman Juan Brito allowed Masyn Winn’s potential game-ending grounder to bounce into right field and St. Louis stopped a three...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Why George Valera could provide the Guardians with a much-needed spark George Valera is back from the injured list and seems poised to give the Guardians a much-needed spark.

APRIL 14 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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