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Slade Cecconi's inconsistent pitching is starting to become a problem for Guardians While Slade Cecconi pitched well in the first four innings for the Guardians on Friday, it unraveled in the ninth.

1 DAY AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Stumbles late in no-decision Cecconi did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks with three strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Impact Cecconi was staked to an early 4-0 lead and opened with four scoreless frames before allowing three runs while recording just one out in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old tied a season low with 69 pitches, which ironically came in the only other start this season in which he did not issue a walk. He'll carry a 5.25 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 50:20 K:BB across 61.2 innings into a tough road matchup against the Yankees next week.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox

Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Stuck with fifth loss Cecconi (3-5) took the loss Saturday as the Guardians were blanked 3-0 by the Phillies, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over five-plus innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander didn't pitch poorly over his 86 pitches (57 strikes), but Cecconi got out-dueled by Zack Wheeler. Cecconi did keep the ball in the yard for the third time in his last four starts, an encouraging turnaround after he served up eight homers in his first seven outings of the year. His ERA during that stretch was 6.56 through 35.2 innings; since he began doing a better job of limiting long balls, that's dropped to a 2.91 ERA in 21.2 frames with a 1.34 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against the Red Sox.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Manzardo's stellar play | 05/23/2026 Kyle Manzardo makes a sprawling stop on the first-base line and flips to Slade Cecconi for the out in the bottom of the 4th

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Slade Cecconi still has long way to go for Guardians after start vs spiraling Tigers While Slade Cecconi put together a strong start for the Guardians on Monday, you can't ignore the fact it came against the lowly Tigers.

MAY 19 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Fires 7.1 innings of two-run ball Cecconi (3-4) earned the win Monday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in 7.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander delivered perhaps his finest performance of the year, spinning a season-high 7.1 frames in what was only his second quality start thus far. Cecconi has still been highly erratic for the Guardians overall, giving up at least four runs in five of his 10 starts while surrendering two or fewer in the other half. Despite Monday's showing, Cecconi might still be tough to trust when he brings a 5.16 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB over 52.1 innings into a difficult road assignment against the Phillies.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cecconi brings his best to Detroit as Guardians stay hot DETROIT -- José Ramírez, Brayan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana, Rhys Hoskins and Austin Hedges gathered at the pitcher’s mound Monday night, as Gua...

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

José Ramírez homers and drives in 3 to back Slade Cecconi as Guardians beat Tigers 8-2

José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Fans seven in no-decision Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels, allowing five hits and a walk over four scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Inefficiency cost Cecconi a chance at his third win of the season, as the right-hander needed 89 pitches (59 strikes) to record just 12 outs and left the mound with Cleveland ahead 2-0. Cecconi has completed six innings only once in nine starts, and he'll take a 5.60 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB through 45 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Detroit.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martinez homers, Guardians strike out 13 and top Angels 3-2 to continue home dominance of LA

Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland’s pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts as the Guardians continued their home mastery of Los Angeles by beating the Angels 3-2

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Slade Cecconi strikes out Jorge Soler | 05/12/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

MAY 12 • MLB.COM

Mixed results in second win Cecconi (2-4) notched the win Thursday against the Royals, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The outing was a mixed bag for Cecconi but a positive one overall. Although the right-hander threw only 45 of his 82 pitches for strikes and walked multiple batters for the third time in his past five starts, he pitched at least five frames while yielding two runs or fewer for only the second time this year and also managed to keep the ball in the yard. Cecconi still has a shaky 6.15 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB across 41 innings, so he shapes up as a risky fantasy option versus the Angels his next time out.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Slade Cecconi takes step in right direction with good start against Royals Slade Cecconi took a huge step in turning things around in the Guardians' win over the Royals on Thursday.

MAY 7 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cecconi finds trove in offspeed stuff Guardians split series with Royals KANSAS CITY -- There was never any question about Slade Cecconi's fastball repertoire. The mission for the Guardians’ right-hander on Thursd...

MAY 7 • MLB.COM

Bo Naylor hits 3-run home run to cement Guardians' 8-5 win over Royals

Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and Kyle Manzardo a two-run double that opened the scoring in the first to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Kansas Cit...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

It's time for the Guardians to slide Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Columbus While Slade Cecconi pitched well for the Guardians last season, his results this year have left a lot to be desired.

MAY 4 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Carried to first win by offense Cecconi (1-4) picked up the win Saturday, giving up five runs on 10 hits over 5.1 innings in a 14-6 rout of the A's. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander served up a pair of homers to Shea Langeliers to account for most of the damage against him, but Cleveland's offense dominated from the fifth inning onward to get Cecconi into the win column. Cecconi's been tagged for at least four earned runs in three straight starts and five of seven this season, saddling him with a 6.56 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB through 35.2 innings. As yet, there's been no suggestion his rotation spot is in jeopardy, but he made need to turn things around soon to avoid getting bumped. Cecconi lines up to make his next start on the road next week in Kansas City.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

3 Guardians players who need to turn things around after struggling in April Tanner Bibee, Kyle Manzardo and Slade Cecconi need to turn things around for the Guardians after struggling in April.

APRIL 28 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Falls to Toronto Cecconi (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Cecconi's start was better than his final line would indicate. After giving up two runs in the first inning, the righty held Toronto off the board until Jesus Sanchez's two-run homer in the sixth. Still, it's the fourth loss through six starts this season for Cecconi, whose ERA sits at an ugly 6.23 with a 1.52 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB across 30.1 innings. He'll look to turn things around his next time out, currently scheduled to come next week on the road against the A's.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cecconi working to sharpen his key pitch while navigating up-and-down season TORONTO -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi snapped off a 3-2 curveball to Jesús Sánchez in the sixth inning on Sunday, an offering that land...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Slade Cecconi strikes out five against Blue Jays | 04/26/2026 Slade Cecconi strikes out five batters in 5.2 innings of work against the Blue Jays

APRIL 26 • MLB.COM

Guardians potentially facing tough pitching decision after latest Slade Cecconi dud While Slade Cecconi can be a successful pitcher in MLB, he's struggled so far this season for the Guardians.

APRIL 21 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Pummeled by Astros in third loss Cecconi (0-3) took the loss Monday against the Astros, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out two.

Impact Most of the damage to Cecconi was done in the fourth inning, when Houston plated four runs on five hits (one home run). The right-hander was hit around for double-digit knocks for the fourth time in his career, and he also fanned a season-low two. Cecconi has a 6.20 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB over 24.2 innings, making him a difficult fantasy option to trust in his next scheduled outing against the Blue Jays.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

The Guardians are going to need more from Slade Cecconi in 2026 While Slade Cecconi has been a solid pitcher for the Guardians, they're going to need more from him.

APRIL 19 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox

José Ramírez homers and drives in 3 to back Slade Cecconi as Guardians beat Tigers 8-2

Angel Martinez homers, Guardians strike out 13 and top Angels 3-2 to continue home dominance of LA

Bo Naylor hits 3-run home run to cement Guardians' 8-5 win over Royals