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Inks minors deal with Phillies Allard signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allard was cut loose by the Guardians on Monday after turning in a 4.11 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 30.2 innings with their Triple-A affiliate. He'll now return to the Phillies, whom he spent 2024 with while posting a 5.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 27 frames. He'll presumably slide into the rotation at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but he could return to the majors at some point if the big club's rotation depth is tested.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Cleveland The Guardians released Allard on Monday.

Impact He'll part ways with Cleveland for the third time this season, after he previously re-signed with the Guardians on a pair of minor-league contracts upon electing free agency in April and opting out of his contract in May. In eight appearances (five starts) overall with Triple-A Columbus on the season, Allard posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB in 30.2 innings. The 28-year-old southpaw shouldn't have much trouble catching on with another organization on a minor-league deal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kolby Allard contract emphasizes Guardians' as 'pitching mecca' of MLB The Cleveland Guardians have now signed Kolby Allard to five minor league contracts since last February.

MAY 20 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Re-signs with Guardians Allard signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Tuesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact One day after opting out of his deal with the Guardians, Allard will now return to the organization on another minor-league deal. The 28-year-old lefty has yet to find his groove on the mound this season, giving up 10 earned runs in 8.2 innings with Cleveland while also posting an 11.81 ERA through 5.1 frames at Triple-A Columbus.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of minor-league contract The Guardians released Allard on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Allard had an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract and decided to exercise it. The Guardians are hopeful of bringing the southpaw back on a new deal just as they did last month when Allard was briefly a free agent, but the 28-year-old is now free to negotiate with all organizations. Allard has permitted 10 runs in 8.2 innings during his time in the majors this season and has been worse at Triple-A Columbus, posting an 11.81 ERA and 6:7 K:BB over 5.1 frames.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cleveland Allard signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Saturday, per SI.com.

Impact Allard was DFA'd by the Guardians on Monday and elected to explore his options as a free agent Thursday. He ultimately decided to return to Cleveland's organization and has been assigned to Triple-A Columbus. Allard appeared in four major-league games out of the bullpen for the Guardians prior to his initial exit. He was roughed up in his last outing against Atlanta this past Sunday, when he allowed five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out one batter across three innings.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Allard elected to become a free agent Thursday.

Impact Allard was designated for assignment Monday, and he'll now become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A Columbus. The southpaw has surrendered 10 runs on 16 hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 8.2 innings in four appearances with Cleveland this season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians lose valuable reliever again in latest roster shuffle (but will he return?) The Guardians have cut Kolby Allard for the third time in the past 24 months. Will he come back?

APRIL 14 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians activate reliever Gaddis and outfielder Valera from injured list

The Cleveland Guardians on Monday activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list the start of a three-game series against the St....

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Guardians designated Allard for assignment Monday.

Impact Allard has been touched up for 10 runs over 8.2 innings in a mop-up role out of the Guardians bullpen. He will have the option to elect free agency if he passes through waivers.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1

Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Kolby Allard could be one of most important pitchers for Guardians in 2026 While Kolby Allard didn't make the Guardians' roster out of spring training, it didn't take long for him to be recalled from the minors.

APRIL 1 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Called up to majors The Guardians selected Allard's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Impact Allard inked a minor-league deal with the Guardians in early February and opened the regular season in Triple-A, but the 28-year-old southpaw will get an early call up to the majors. He appeared in 33 regular-season games for the Guardians (two starts) in 2025 and postd a 2.63 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, three holds and a 42:14 K:BB across 65 innings. To make room on the roster for Allard, Cleveland optioned Colin Holderman to Columbus and designated Doug Nikhazy for assignment.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians could lose 2 useful players after setting 2026 Opening Day roster The Guardians could lose Kolby Allard and Stuart Fairchild after they didn't make the team's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 24 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians reunite with surprise bullpen savior of 2025 in savvy move Last season Kolby Allard saved the Guardians' bullpen. Now he's back in the fold on a minor league contract.

FEBRUARY 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Back with Guardians as NRI The Guardians re-signed Allard to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Allard elected free agency after being outrighted off the Guardians' 40-man roster back in November, but he's ultimately found his way back into the organization. The left-hander was effective as a multi-inning reliever in 2025, posting a 2.63 ERA and 1.20 WHIP to go along with a 42:14 K:BB across 65 regular-season frames. Allard will have to win a roster spot but could fill a long relief role again.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from Cleveland's roster Allard was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus and elected free agency Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Allard pitched primarily out of the bullpen for the Guardians and was very effective in the role. He maintained a 2.63 ERA and 1.20 WHIP to go along with a 42:14 K:BB across 65.0 frames, often working multiple innings. Allard should find a new opportunity around the league this offseason.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal's return

Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning after Tarik Skubal was replaced and the surging Cleveland Guardians swept the slumping Detroit Tigers with a 3-1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jakob Marsee's 7 RBIs power Marlins to 13-4 win over Guardians

Jakob Marsee hit two home runs, doubled and drove in seven runs, Graham Pauley and Xavier Edwards also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Cleveland Guardians 13-4 to snap a fou...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians beat Rockies 5-0 on Fry's homer and Allard's pitching

David Fry hit a two-run homer, Kolby Allard struck out five in 3 1/3 innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Impressive in short outing Allard didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rockies, allowing one hit and no walks in 3.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact It was an impressive showing in limited action by Allard, who set a season-high in strikeouts Wednesday. The southpaw held the Rockies to a lone single, and he managed to register seven whiffs despite firing just 42 pitches. Through his first 44.2 innings, Allard has a respectable 2.62 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB. If the Guardians need to throw another bullpen game, Allard's next turn in the rotation lines up for next week in Queens against the Mets.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in short outing Allard didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rockies, allowing one hit and no walks in 3.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact It was an impressive showing in limited action by Allard, who set a season-high in strikeouts Wednesday. The southpaw held the Rockies to a lone single, and he managed to register seven whiffs despite firing just 42 pitches. Through his first 44.2 innings, Allard has a 2.62 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB. If the Guardians need to throw another bullpen game, Allard's next turn in the rotation lines up for next week in Queens against the Mets.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians turn to bullpen savior in crucial game ahead of trade deadline Kolby Allard’s done a lot for the Guardians this year. He’s been a one-inning relief option. He’s worked as a long-man. He’s been designated...

JULY 30, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians and Rockies meet, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting bullpen game Allard will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Allard has been enjoying a career year this season, posting a 2.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 41.1 innings. The Guardians will likely let the 27-year-old southpaw pitch multiple innings Wednesday before handing the game to the bullpen.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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