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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Inefficient in no-decision Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals, allowing one run on three hits and five walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander was able to limit the damage, but Cecconi needed 87 pitches (52 strikes) to record his 12 outs before being lifted from a 1-1 tie. The walks equaled his total from his first three starts of 2026 combined, and Cecconi will take a 5.03 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB through 19.2 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Astros.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker extends hitting streak to 11 games, Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3

Nathan Church had three hits, Alec Burleson had two RBIs and Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Rolling for 5 innings, Cecconi unravels in pivotal 6th ATLANTA -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi fired a 3-0 pitch to Matt Olson in the sixth inning on Friday, a four-seam fastball near the top...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Yields four earned in Friday's loss Cecconi (0-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across 5.1 innings.

Impact Cecconi held Atlanta to one run through five innings and was brought out for the sixth, but that's where things fell apart for the 26-year-old right-hander. He gave up hits to each of the first four batters he faced in the frame, including a solo homer and a two-run long shot to Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson, respectively. Cecconi was subsequently lifted, but he did not get enough run support from his teammates to avoid the loss. He has yielded at least four earned runs in two of his first three starts of the season and has a 5.74 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 15.2 innings to open the 2026 campaign. Cecconi is slated to start next week at home against the Cardinals, when he'll look to capture his first victory of the season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Olson hits long go-ahead homer off Cecconi in 6-run 6th inning as Braves overwhelm Guardians 11-5

Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 in a matchup of first-place...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Braves vs. Guardians: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch Bryce Elder will take the ball for the Atlanta Braves (8-5) when they host starter Slade Cecconi and the Cleveland Guardians (8-5) in a seri...

APRIL 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rebounds with six shutout frames Cecconi took a no-decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in six innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander bounced back in a big way following his season debut, when he surrendered six runs in 4.1 innings against the Mariners. Cecconi scattered a lone hit and fired 55 of his 85 pitches for strikes Sunday, and he perhaps benefitted from the elements of a fairly chilly afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Cecconi has a difficult assignment in Atlanta slated for his next start, which might limit his streaming appeal.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener

Miguel Amaya hit an RBI single in the eighth inning — only the second hit for Chicago — and four Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Slade Cecconi strikes out Ian Happ | 04/05/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Cubs-Guardians postponed by rain, setting up a traditional doubleheader on Sunday

The middle game of the weekend series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians was postponed on Saturday night, two hours before the scheduled first pitch

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Saturday's start postponed Cecconi won't make his scheduled start against the Cubs on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chicago and Cleveland will make up Saturday's contest in a doubleheader Sunday, and Cecconi will presumably start one of the two games. The 26-year-old righty got off to a poor start to the season by allowing six earned runs in 4.1 innings during his season debut against the Mariners last Sunday.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Velocity down Sunday Cecconi said Sunday that he woke up feeling under the weather, which resulted in diminished velocity, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sunday's results were discouraging after Cecconi's preseason work suggested a pitcher about to take the next level. "I gave everything I had. Just all my velocities were down," Cecconi said. "Still, I think I executed pretty well. I think they got a few runs on some executed pitches and a few that weren't." His four-seamer averaged 92.3 mph, down two ticks from 94.3 it registered in 2025. In addition to reduced velocity, the right-hander also walked three and hit two batters. Cecconi will look to rebound this coming weekend against the Cubs.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

Jordan Walker extends hitting streak to 11 games, Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3

Olson hits long go-ahead homer off Cecconi in 6-run 6th inning as Braves overwhelm Guardians 11-5

Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener

Cubs-Guardians postponed by rain, setting up a traditional doubleheader on Sunday