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Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Gavin Williams’ initial postseason start for the Cleveland Guardians did not go well last year

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Has role in playoff-clincher Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Rodriguez made his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, and he gave the Guardians an early lift. His opposite-field, two-run homer in the first inning put them on top, 2-1. He later walked in the ninth as part of the rally that led to a walk-off win, which clinched a playoff spot for Cleveland. The Guardians can still claim the top spot in the AL Central on Sunday with a win or a Detroit loss.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Has role in playoff-clincher Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Rodriguez, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, started in right field and game the Guardians an early lift. His opposite-field, two-run homer in the first inning put them on top, 2-1. He later walked in the ninth as part of the rally that led to a walk-off win, which clinched a playoff spot for Cleveland. The Guardians can still claim the top spot in the AL Central on Sunday with a win or a Detroit loss.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians clinch postseason spot with walk-off hit by pitch, complete historic turnaround

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said during the Guardians' 10-game losing streak in July that things would turn around

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

The Guardians clinched a postseason spot in the most bizarre way possible: a walk-off hit by pitch.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Johnathan Rodríguez cleans up for the Guardians, delivering a critical home run in playoff clincher Guardians manager Stephen Vogt turned to Johnathan Rodríguez as his cleanup hitter for the first time in his career in Saturday's matchup wi...

SEPTEMBER 28 • CLEVELAND.COM

Back with big club The Guardians recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez takes the roster spot of David Fry, who was placed on the 10-day IL after sustaining facial fractures in Tuesday's win over the Tigers. Rodriguez has appeared in 28 games for Cleveland this season, slashing .167/.214/.303 with one home run, six RBI, five runs scored and a 4:22 BB:K across 70 trips to the plate.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

David Fry recovering after sustaining broken nose, facial fractures after being hit in face by pitch

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry is recovering after being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Guardians add Carlos Hernández to roster and call up prospect C.J. Kayfus from Columbus

The Guardians added right-hander Carlos Hernández to the roster and selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder C

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Demoted to Columbus The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez will end up back on the roster at Columbus following C.J. Kayfus' promotion from Triple-A. Rodriguez has slashed .324/.408/.494 in 46 games with the Clippers, and if he recaptures his swing upon returning to the minors, he may find himself back in Cleveland before the end of the year.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan's two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split

Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to earn a doubleheader split

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Johnathan Rodríguez's double extends Guardians lead 3-0 against Royals

JULY 26 • FOX SPORTS

Back on bench in Kwan's return Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Rodriguez went 2-for-12 with a solo home run, a walk and a double while starting in each of the Guardians' previous four contests, but he'll hit the bench Monday as Steven Kwan (wrist) makes his return to the lineup following a three-game absence to begin the second half. So long as Kwan remains healthy, Rodriguez looks like he'll be limited to the short side of a platoon in right field with Nolan Jones.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first career homer Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Friday's 8-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Playing in his 35th game, Rodriguez went deep for the first time in his big-league career to start the scoring Friday. It's a good sign for the 25-year-old as he looks to finally find his footing as a MLB player. He is slashing just .136/.247/.198 with eight RBI and 30 strikeouts in 81 career at-bats between this season and last season.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez hits 1st MLB home run, Cecconi has career night in Guardians' win over Athletics

Johnathan Rodríguez hit his first home run in the majors, Slade Cecconi went a career-long 8 1/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-6 on Friday night

JULY 19 • Associated Press

First multi-RBI game of 2025 Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Houston.

Impact The 25-year-old righty-hitting outfielder drew the start versus southpaw Brandon Walter, and he enjoyed his first multi-RBI game of the season. With Lane Thomas (foot) on the injured list, the Guardians do have some extra reps to fill in the outfield for the time being. That said, Rodriguez has plenty of work to do if he wants to earn more playing time -- he's slashing a pitiful .152/.204/.239 with three home runs, two doubles, one triple and three RBI over 49 plate appearances.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians sweep Astros with back-to-back homers from Martínez and Ramírez

José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a thr...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's grand slam in 10th inning gives Guardians win over Astros

Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Detroit All-Star Gleyber Torres exits game at Cleveland after taking elbow to the neck

Detroit All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday’s game against Cleveland in the middle of the first inning after he took an elbow to the neck while sliding into second...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

George Springer's 8th-inning grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6

George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Ortiz pitches Guardians to 4-2 win over Athletics

Luis Ortiz struck out 10 in six shutout innings of two-hit ball and José Ramírez capped a four-run second with his 900th RBI as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 4-2

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Goes hitless in loss Rodriguez started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Rodriguez was called up earlier this month for a second stint in the majors with hope that he could solve the season-long production issues from Cleveland's right fielders. He's been unable to fulfill the organization's hope, batting .160 (4-for-25) with a .472 OPS across 26 plate appearances.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE