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Logs two hits in MLB debut Brito started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Brito had a whirlwind 24 hours. He was in Worcester (Mass.) with Triple-A Columbus on Monday when the Guardians called him up to replace shortstop Gabriel Arias (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old infield prospect hopped an early flight Tuesday morning to Cleveland and made his MLB debut that night. With Arias out of action, Brayan Rocchio moved from second base to short, which opens a position for the switch-hitting Brito, who is poised to assume the strongside of a platoon along with Daniel Schneemann.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians walk it off to cap prospect Brito's two-hit debut CLEVELAND -- One moment, he was playing MLB The Show. In a flash, he was on his way there. Juan Brito (the Guardians’ No. 16 prospect, accor...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Rocchio's RBI single in the 9th gives Guardians 2-1 victory over the Royals

Brayan Rocchio’s single with one out in the ninth inning drove in CJ Kayfus to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Juan Brito makes most of long-awaited debut in Guardians' win over Royals Guardians prospect Juan Brito looked the part in his MLB debut on Tuesday.

APRIL 7 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Juan Brito doubles in first big league at-bat | 04/07/2026 Juan Brito hits a double into left field in his first Major League at-bat for the Guardians

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Guardians place Gabriel Arias on IL with hamstring injury, call up Juan Brito for big league debut

Gabriel Arias has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians due to a strained left hamstring

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Gabriel Arias' injury could open door for franchise-altering Guardians decision Gabriel Arias' hamstring injury could open the door for the Guardians to call up Travis Bazzana or Juan Brito.

APRIL 7 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Brito from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brito is starting at second base and batting sixth in Tuesday's game against the Royals in what will be his major-league debut. The 24-year-old missed much of the 2025 season due to thumb and hamstring surgeries, but he was off to a hot start at Columbus, slashing .314/.405/.457 with a 6:3 BB:K. Brito should get a good number of reps at second base while Brayan Rocchio shifts over to shortstop to cover for the injured Gabriel Arias (hamstring).

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians make long-awaited decision on top infield prospect Juan Brito While Juan Brito will likely make his big league debut at some point in 2026, it won't come on Opening Day.

MARCH 21 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Optioned to Columbus The Guardians optioned Brito to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Brito's attempt at making Cleveland's Opening Day roster will fall short after he slashed just .154/.313/.269 over 32 plate appearances in the Cactus League. The 24-year-old utility man has yet to make his MLB debut, though his defensive versatility figures to help his chances of receiving a midseason promotion.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Brito's 2-RBI single | 03/08/2026 Juan Brito's 2-RBI single, David Fry and Daniel Schneemann score, leading the Guardians 3-2 in top of the 6th inning

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Juan Brito's home run against Mariners shows just how good he can be for Guardians While Juan Brito hasn't made his big league debut for the Guardians yet, he hit a big home run against the Mariners on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Juan Brito's two-run home run | 02/26/2026 Juan Brito crushes a two-run home run to right field to put the Guardians on the board

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Healthy after hamstring surgery Brito (hamstring) played five innings at second base and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout Friday in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Reds in Cactus League play.

Impact Brito is back to full health this spring after his 2025 season came to an early end when he underwent surgery on his left hamstring Sept. 12. The 24-year-old is expected to get exposure to three infield spots as well as right field in spring training as he aims to secure a spot on the Guardians' Opening Day roster as a utility man.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Getting chance in utility role Brito (hamstring) is expected to see opportunities at first base, second base, third base and in right field during spring training, Mason Horodyski of News 5 Cleveland reports.

Impact Brito underwent hamstring surgery at the end of last season, so it's unclear whether he's entering camp at full strength. However, once he's cleared to play, he's expected to get chances in a variety of different roles, and it sounds as though he'll have a legitimate chance to win an Opening Day roster spot. Brito spent 24 games at Triple-A Columbus a season ago, slashing .256/.357/.463 with three home runs, 15 RBI, four stolen bases and 15 runs scored.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Guardians should avoid making critical mistake with rising infield prospect While the Guardians have a lot of middle-infielders, they shouldn't move Juan Brito to the outfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

How injury setbacks to Travis Bazzana, Juan Brito and Lane Thomas impacted the Guardians' season Would top prospects Travis Bazzana or Juan Brito have made Cleveland's roster this season if not for injuries? Will Lane Thomas return to Cl...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Undergoes hamstring surgery Brito will be sidelined for 8-to-12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his left hamstring, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brito came into spring training with a chance to win the Guardians' second-base job, but he spent all season in the minors and was limited to only 24 games at Triple-A Columbus due to thumb and now hamstring surgeries. The 23-year-old should report to spring training without any restrictions.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Executing baseball activities Brito (hamstring) is running, fielding and hitting following a significant left hamstring strain sustained in early July, MLB.com reports.

Impact It's been six weeks since Brito landed on the injured list, and the estimated recovery time for strains like his is between eight and 12 weeks. That gives him a chance to return to action at some point in September. The hamstring and an earlier thumb injury put a damper on an important year of development for Brito, who has played 24 games at Triple-A Columbus and another seven in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Guardians team president Chris Antonetti said July 20 that Brito is expected to be out for "weeks" due to a "significant" left hamstring strain, MLB.com reports.

Impact Brito sustained the injury while running to first base in a July 4 game with Triple-A Columbus and was placed on the affiliate's injured list a few days later. Based on Antonetti's comments, Brito appears unlikely to make his return from the IL until late August or early September.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Triple-A IL Brito was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain.

Impact Brito just returned from right thumb surgery less than two weeks ago and now he will be sidelined with a new injury. It's not clear at this point how much time he might miss. Brito has slashed .256/.357/.463 with three homers in 24 games with Columbus this season.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from Triple-A IL Brito (thumb) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Brito needed surgery in late April to repair a high-grade ligament sprain in his right thumb, but he's ready to go after playing seven rehab games at the Guardians' Arizona Complex League affiliate. The 23-year-old infielder slashed .291/.406/.491 with two homers and four steals in 16 games before getting hurt. Brito could eventually become an option for Cleveland at second base if he plays well at Columbus.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Brito (thumb) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Guardians later this week, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brito landed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb in late April. He will eventually rejoin Columbus' roster after knocking some rust off in the ACL.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians INF prospect Juan Brito has surgery on injured thumb ligament, could miss 3 months

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito could miss three months after undergoing surgery Friday to repair a ligament in his right thumb

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 10 prospect Brito out 8-12 weeks after thumb surgery CLEVELAND -- Infield prospect Juan Brito, who competed for the Guardians’ Opening Day second-base job and is considered to be knocking on th...

APRIL 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Rocchio's RBI single in the 9th gives Guardians 2-1 victory over the Royals

Guardians place Gabriel Arias on IL with hamstring injury, call up Juan Brito for big league debut

Guardians INF prospect Juan Brito has surgery on injured thumb ligament, could miss 3 months