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Methodical Jakob Junis delivers in fire drill outing: Guardians breakfast today Guardians relievers are becoming proficient at making surprise appearances out of the bullpen.

MAY 13, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Arias has 3-run double, Ramírez steals 3 bases as Guardians blank Brewers 5-0

Gabriel Arias had a three-run double in the fourth inning, José Ramírez stole three bases and five Cleveland pitchers combined on a shutout as the Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brew...

MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians' starter Ben Lively exits after 3 innings due to right forearm inflammation

Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation

MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Harper homers and has 3 hits, Suárez bounces back in Phillies' 7-1 victory over Guardians

Bryce Harper homered during Philadelphia’s six-run eighth inning, Ranger Suárez allowed only three hits over seven scoreless innings and the Phillies defeated the Cleveland Guardia...

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Lukes delivers tiebreaking hit in eighth, Ramírez leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3

Nathan Lukes hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning to snap a tie and give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Avoids injury Junis allowed one hit and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Monday's 11-1 loss to the Twins.

Impact Junis, who entered after starter Gavin Williams lasted just two innings, took a comebacker off his left quad in the third inning. He was down for a brief time while trainers assessed the right-hander and was deemed fit to continue. He got out of that inning and set down the side in order in the fourth. Junis has been a useful arm out of the bullpen, posting a 1.93 ERA with just one walk over 14 innings.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan has 4 hits, 4 RBIs as Guardians win 6-1 to send White Sox to their 8th straight loss

Steven Kwan had a homer and three singles and drove in four runs to help Cleveland complete a three-game sweep and hand the Chicago White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-1...

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians add RHP Jakob Junis on 1-year deal The Cleveland Guardians added right-hander Jakob Junis on Sunday with a one-year, $4.5 million deal.Junis, 32, was a combined 4-0 with a car...

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Right-hander Jakob Junis and Guardians finalize $4.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Cleveland Guardians have finalized their $4.5 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds versatility for CLE Junis signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Guardians on Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Junis has worked primarily in relief for each of the last two seasons and was particularly impressive across 67 innings in 2024 by maintaining a 2.69 ERA and 0.85 WHIP. He's unlikely to crack the Guardians' rotation to begin the season, but he should certainly make spot starts and occupy a multi-inning relief role.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Declines mutual option Junis declined his $8 million mutual option for 2025 on Friday and became a free agent.

Impact Junis put up a career-best 2.69 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 67 innings between Milwaukee and Cincinnati last season. Rather than accepting an $8 million salary for 2025, the 32-year-old will accept a $3 million buyout and presumably seek a more lucrative deal in the open market.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Allows two runs in no-decision Junis did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Junis shook off a leadoff homer by Steven Kwan and mostly pitched well, throwing 48 of 72 pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old has completed at least five innings while yielding two earned runs or fewer in each of his four consecutive outings as a starter. He'll finish the season with a 2.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 51:8 K:BB across 67 innings with the Brewers and Reds.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star OF Steven Kwan homers in first at-bat in return from IL as Guardians down Reds 5-2 win

Steven Kwan needed just one swing to show he’s playoff ready

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Reds, try to extend home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Start pushed back to Wednesday Junis has been scratched from Tuesday's start versus the Guardians due to personal reasons and will start Wednesday in Cleveland instead, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquir...

Impact Carson Spiers will now take the ball Tuesday, with Junis getting an extra day in between starts. Junis has been terrific over the last month for the Reds, allowing just three runs with an 18:1 K:BB over 23.2 innings covering four starts and one relief appearance.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Start pushed back to Wednesday Junis has been scratched from Tuesday's start versus the Guardians due to personal reasons and will start Wednesday's series finale in Cleveland instead, Charlie Goldsmith of The C...

Impact Carson Spiers is now scheduled to start Tuesday, with Junis getting an extra day in between starts. Junis has been terrific over the last month for the Reds, allowing just three runs with an 18:1 K:BB over 23.2 innings covering four starts and one relief appearance.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no support Junis didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta, allowing one run on two hits with no walks across six innings. He struck out six.

Impact Junis retired the first 11 batters and final nine batters he faced during the start, but back-to-back doubles in the fourth inning threw a wrench in his otherwise perfect day. In his last five outings (four starts) Junis has a 1.14 ERA and an 18:1 K:BB across 23.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Guardians in Cleveland next time out.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Braves on home winning streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Sharp again in no-decision Junis didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Masyn Winn's home run in the third inning was the lone mark on Junis' line Thursday. The right-hander's been excellent in his last two starts with Cincinnati, allowing just one run on four hits over 10 innings, though he's ultimately come away with no-decisions in both outings. Overall, Junis is 4-0 on the season with a 2.73 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB across 56 innings between the Reds and Brewers. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with Atlanta next week.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Reds meet, winner secures 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Strong start wasted Saturday Junis came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Mets, allowing one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact The veteran right-hander was locked in a pitchers' duel with Jose Quintana, but the Reds bullpen fell apart as soon as Junis exited the game. His 73 pitches and five innings both represented his longest outing of the season, and Junis has been exceptional in his swingman role lately, posting a 1.23 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB in 22 innings over his last nine appearances (two starts) since Aug. 7. Junis will look for his first win since July 28 in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road next week in St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Pretty proud of it': Junis goes 5 innings for first time since '22 NEW YORK -- The Reds have been in need of starting pitching lately, because most of the players who started the season in the rotation, led...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Mets host the Reds, try to extend home win streak

The New York Mets, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

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