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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Kyle Manzardo's second career 2-homer game powers Guardians to 10-4 win over Rockies

Kyle Manzardo had his second career two-homer game and drove in three runs, Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run triple, and the Cleveland Guardians rolled to a 10-4 victory over the Color...

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics get late homers from Langeliers, Wilson and Kurtz in 8-2 win over Guardians

Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz homered in the final two innings to help the Athletics pull away for an 8-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Tauchman gets the winning hit in the 11th as the White Sox beat the Guardians 5-4 for DH split

Mike Tauchman drove in Colson Montgomery with an infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 to salvage a doubleheader split

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Allard from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Allard re-signed with the Guardians on a minor-league deal after electing free agency Tuesday, and he'll now reclaim a spot in Cleveland's bullpen ahead of Wednesday's game against Houston. The 27-year-old reliever will likely continue to pitch in middle relief for the Guardians, replacing Tim Herrin, who was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding move.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cleveland on MiLB deal Allard re-signed with the Guardians on a minor-league contract Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Allard was DFA'd by Cleveland last Thursday and elected free agency after clearing waivers. He's decided to return to the Guardians after logging a 2.55 ERA and 16:8 K:BB across 35.1 innings of work with the big-league club this season.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free agency Allard cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency.

Impact Allard was pushed off the Guardians' 40-man roster Thursday to make room for Doug Nikhazy. Now in the open market, the 27-year-old southpaw is sure to attract some interest from other clubs after posting a 2.55 ERA across 35.1 innings in Cleveland as a reliever.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Guardians designated Allard for assignment Thursday.

Impact Allard's move to the bullpen this season has paid off so far, as he owns a 2.55 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 35.1 innings. However, he'll lose his spot on the 26-man and 40-man roster to make room for Doug Nikhazy, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Thanks to his newfound success as a reliever, Allard could draw interest from other clubs scanning the waiver wire for some bullpen help.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in return to bullpen Allard allowed an unearned run on three hits while striking out a batter in two innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact Since making a four-inning spot start against the Dodgers on May 28, Allard has shifted back to the bullpen, where he's made his last three appearances for Cleveland. The veteran lefty owns an excellent 1.73 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 26 innings this season, but he's been getting by on inducing weak contact and avoiding walks rather than making bats miss (10.5 K%).

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fried allows one hit in six innings, bounces back from first loss as Yanks beat Guardians 4-0

Max Fried allowed only an infield single to José Ramírez three batters into the game in six innings to bounce back from his first loss, and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland...

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Effective in spot start Allard didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers, giving up two runs on four hits over four innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact Making his first start of the season after seven relief appearances, Allard threw 44 of 62 pitches for strikes but left the mound in line for the loss, only for the Guardians' offense to rally late against Tanner Scott and the Dodgers' bullpen. Allard has been effective as a long reliver and swingman this year, posting a 2.05 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 22 innings, but that lack of dominance -- not to mention a 5.71 career ERA in the majors -- makes him a risky fantasy option even in AL-only formats.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martínez hits a 3-run homer in the eighth inning as Guardians rally for 7-4 win over Dodgers

Angel Martínez belted a three-run, go-ahead homer and the Cleveland Guardians scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting spot start Wednesday The Guardians will have Allard start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers at Progressive Field, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Slade Cecconi had been slated to take the hill Wednesday, but he ended up being scratched while he tends to mild groin tightness. As a result, Allard will be called upon to make his first start of the season in the big leagues, as the 27-year-old lefty has previously made all of his appearances of the bullpen since getting called up from Triple-A Columbus on April 26. Allard will likely be operating on somewhat of a restricted workload Wednesday, though he did make four starts for Columbus earlier this season and has made six-, four- and three-inning relief appearances for the Guardians over the past month. If he fares well Wednesday and if Cecconi's groin issue is more serious than anticipated and forces him to go on the injured list, Allard could be in line for additional turns through the Cleveland rotation.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could enter rotation Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that Allard is " definitely an option" to enter the rotation after Ben Lively (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Stebb...

Impact Triple-A Columbus lefty Doug Nikhazy and rehabbing right-hander Slade Cecconi (oblique) also represent options to fill the opening in the big-league rotation, but Allard may have the edge since his pitching schedule had been aligned with Lively. After making four starts for Columbus before getting called up in late April, Allard has excelled while working in a long-relief role for Cleveland, turning in a 1.20 ERA and 0.87 WHIP over 15 frames. When Lively left his latest start Monday against the Brewers after working just three innings, Allard followed him with three scoreless innings of his own. Since he hasn't tossed more than 52 pitches in any outing in May, Allard could be on a light workload restriction if he's called upon to start when Lively's next turn comes up this weekend in Cincinnati.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Guardians and Rockies meet, winner takes 3-game series

Kyle Manzardo's second career 2-homer game powers Guardians to 10-4 win over Rockies

Athletics get late homers from Langeliers, Wilson and Kurtz in 8-2 win over Guardians

Tauchman gets the winning hit in the 11th as the White Sox beat the Guardians 5-4 for DH split

Fried allows one hit in six innings, bounces back from first loss as Yanks beat Guardians 4-0

Angel Martínez hits a 3-run homer in the eighth inning as Guardians rally for 7-4 win over Dodgers