HUNTER GADDIS NEWS

Early exit against M's Gaddis didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-4 win over the Mariners, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact While the right-hander was able to keep the ball in the park, Gaddis gave up plenty of loud contact as three of the five hits off him went for extra bases. He also produced only five swinging strikes among his 70 pitches, a poor recipe for future success. Gaddis will hold down the fort in the rotation for now while Triston McKenzie (shoulder) is sidelined, but another shaky start or two could cause him to get bumped aside, whether by another depth option like Konnor Pilkington or by a top prospect who has a hot start at Triple-A, such as Tanner Bibee.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Hunter Gaddis takes Triston McKenzie's spot in rotation; Xzavion Curry to bullpen Hunter Gaddis will start against the Mariners on Friday night at T-Mobile Park.

MARCH 28, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Starting second game for Guardians Gaddis will start for the Guardians on Friday against the Mariners, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Not only is Gaddis replacing the injured Triston McKenzie (shoulder) in the rotation, he'll also take the ball in the second game of the season in McKenzie's vacated spot. Gaddis has piled up a good number of strikeouts in the minors, but he's struggled against lefties and with the home run ball. Fantasy managers should probably look in another direction.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to move into rotation Gaddis is expected to move into the Guardians' rotation to replace the injured Triston McKenzie (shoulder), Mandy Bell and Jesus Cano of MLB.com report.

Impact Gaddis had been projected for a bullpen role, but it should be a seamless transition since he's still stretched out from spring training. The right-hander pitched well during Cactus League with a 2.77 ERA and 17:3 K:BB over 13 innings. Gaddis was much less successful in two spot starts for Cleveland in 2022 (18.41 ERA), but he struck out 158 across 121.1 frames between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. With McKenzie potentially sidelined for two months, Gaddis could get a long look in the rotation.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start season in bullpen Gaddis has been informed he's made the Opening Day roster for the Guardians, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gaddis was roughed up for 15 runs in just 7.1 innings last year in two appearances -- good for an 18.41 ERA -- but he has pitched well in the Cactus League with a 2.77 ERA over 13 innings with a 17:3 K:BB and even 1.00 WHIP. He'll likely be a multi-inning option in low-leverage situations to begin 2023.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Gaddis Pitching His Way Onto The Guardians Opening Day Roster Hunter Gaddis continues to turn heads in Spring Training as the Cleveland Guardians look to finalize their Opening Day roster.

MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Guardians play Rangers to a 5-5 spring training tie as Josh Naylor slugs and Hunter Gaddis shines Hunter Gaddis and the Guardians faced the Rangers in Surprise, Ariz.

MARCH 20, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Sent to Columbus Gaddis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gaddis made his second major-league start Thursday against the Astros but gave up seven runs in four innings. He's now given up 15 runs in 7.1 innings over two appearances with the Guardians and will head back to the minors after Carlos Vargas was recalled Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up five homers Gaddis (0-2) allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Gaddis was called up to make his second start in the majors, but he served up five homers in the disastrous appearance. He's pitched well with Triple-A Columbus this season, maintaining a 3.93 ERA with a 43:15 K:BB across 34.1 innings. However, Gaddis has now surrendered seven home runs across his first 7.1 frames in the majors. Thursday's appearance was likely just a spot start, and the results didn't help his case to stick with Cleveland in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians hope Gaddis gamble pays off long-term CLEVELAND -- The Guardians knew the most crucial stretch of their season was beginning on Thursday against the second-place White Sox. In a...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hunter Gaddis ties Guardians franchise record by allowing five HR against White Sox Gaddis is the first Cleveland pitcher to give up five HR in a game since 1969.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians LHP Anthony Gose undergoes Tommy John surgery; RHP Hunter Gaddis recalled The Guardians optioned LHP Konnor Pilkington to Class AAA Columbus to make room for Hunter Gaddis, who will start today against the White So...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Called up to start Gaddis was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was announced Wednesday that Gaddis would be called up to start the following day, and the Guardians made the move official Thursday morning. Gaddis was tagged for eight earned runs over 3.1 innings in his August 5 big-league debut, but he was sharp in his last two starts with Columbus, posting a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB over 11.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting spot start Thursday Gaddis is expected to be called up from Triple-A Columbus to start Thursday versus the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaddis is set to join the rotation for what will likely just be a spot start after Triston McKenzie was pushed back a day in the pitching schedule to Friday's series opener with the Twins. The rookie has previously made one start with the Guardians on Aug. 6, surrendering eight runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Gaddis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Gaddis' contract was selected ahead of his big-league debut Friday against the Astros, but the day didn't go nearly as well as he would have hoped. He lasted just 3.1 innings and left after giving up eight runs. He'll return to the minors for now but could get another opportunity next time the Guardians need a spot starter. Reliever Jake Jewell had his contract selected to take Gaddis' place on the roster.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered in debut Gaddis (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Guardians fell 9-3 to the Astros, coughing up eight runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Making his big-league debut, Gaddis tossed 45 of 79 pitches for strikes before getting the hook and pitched adequately against everyone except Trey Mancini. Unfortunately, the former Oriole tagged him for two homers in two at-bats, with the second blast being a grand slam. The 24-year-old right-hander might get another start or two for Cleveland due a lack of currently healthy alternatives, but with Cody Morris (shoulder) having shifted his rehab to Triple-A this week and Aaron Civale (wrist) ready to begin his own rehab assignment, Gaddis' window for establishing himself in the rotation could close quickly.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected for MLB debut Gaddis had his contract selected by Cleveland and is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Astros.

Impact The 24-year-old was promoted from Double-A Akron to Triple-A Columbus in July and will now make his way to the majors for the first time. Gaddis has a 4.07 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 114:31 K:BB over 86.1 innings between Akron and Columbus this season. If the right-hander pitches well in his debut he could make another turn or two through the rotation, depending when Aaron Civale (wrist) is able to return from the injured list.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE