Slade Cecconi - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Needed immediately Cecconi allowed one run on three hits while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief in a 7-6 win over the Tigers in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader.

Impact Cecconi was activated off the injured list earlier in the day, and his length was needed immediately after starter Logan Allen was chased in the third inning. Cecconi, who opened the year as a member of the Guardians rotation, was bumped to the bullpen in early August prior to experiencing arm fatigue. He should be used in a long relief role over the final month of the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians got clutch pitching performance from unlikeliest of sources in Friday's win over Tigers Slade Cecconi helped save the Guardians' bullpen with his clutch relief performance on Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Rocchio becomes 6th player with grand slam, walk-off homer in same game, Guardians beat Tigers 7-6

Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returning from IL The Guardians activated Cecconi (arm) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cecconi has been sidelined for nearly a month with right arm fatigue, but he's been cleared to return after allowing two runs over 3.2 innings in two rehab outings. The right-hander will be used in a relief role down the stretch, and there's a good chance he'll be needed to pitch during Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' latest Slade Cecconi decision means another bullpen change could be on the horizon Slade Cecconi could be back with the Guardians sooner rather than later.

SEPTEMBER 2 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Scheduled for rehab outing Sunday Cecconi (arm) is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Columbus, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cecconi was cleared to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday in Triple-A, when he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out the side in one scoreless inning. He's working his way back from right arm fatigue that landed him on the injured list in early August, and he is progressing toward being back with the Guardians by early September.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment The Guardians assigned Cecconi (arm) to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Cecconi progressed through a couple bullpen sessions since Aug. 19 after landing on the injured list Aug. 7 due to arm fatigue. The right-hander will likely not need many appearances to get back into action for the Guardians as he has not been out too long. The 27-year-old may be cleared to rejoin Cleveland when MLB rosters expander Sept. 1.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to throwing Cecconi (arm) recently threw a bullpen session and is scheduled for another bullpen this week before beginning a rehab assignment, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the injured list Aug. 7 due to arm fatigue and was apparently cleared throwing after an MRI came back clean over the weekend. Cecconi hasn't been on the shelf for long, so he may only require one or two appearances in the minor leagues before being cleared to rejoin the big-league roster.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

MRI confirms no damage Cecconi (arm) underwent an MRI that confirmed no structural damage, MLB.com reports.

Impact That's good news for the Cecconi, who felt an issue during a relief appearance Aug. 6. The right-hander is expected to resume throwing in the coming days.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians bullpen struggles against White Sox shined new light on team's lone trade deadline mistake It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse for the Guardians’ bullpen on Sunday. After Cleveland’s bullpen lost Slade Cecconi to...

AUGUST 10 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Sent to IL with arm fatigue The Guardians placed Cecconi on the 15-day injured list Friday with right arm fatigue, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cleveland recalled Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. After working exclusively as a starter the first four months of the season, Cecconi was bumped to the bullpen this week following the team's acquisition of Foster Griffin. The transition hasn't gone well for Cecconi, who failed to record an out in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets, while surrendering four runs on three hits and two walks with a wild pitch.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin struggles in first start for Guardians, who lose 13-6 to Mets and fall out of wild-card spot

All-Star Foster Griffin struggled in his first start for the free-falling Cleveland Guardians, allowing five runs in four innings of a 13-6 loss to the Mets that gave last-place Ne...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Guardians' Foster Griffin trade changes calculus on previous Chris Antonetti win Although the Guardians' trade for Slade Cecconi had looked like a win, the addition of Foster Griffin could change that.

AUGUST 5 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cecconi moves to 'pen as Deadline acquisition Griffin joins Guards' rotation CLEVELAND -- When Slade Cecconi learned Monday the Guardians acquired starter Foster Griffin from the Nationals before the 6 p.m. ET Trade D...

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

Bumped from rotation Cecconi will be available out of the bullpen beginning with Tuesday's game against the Mets, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was a quality rotation piece during May and June with a 3.15 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 60 innings (11 starts), but he's otherwise been an unreliable starting option for Cleveland. The club bolstered its starting rotation ahead of Monday's trade deadline by acquiring Foster Griffin from the Nationals, and he is scheduled to make his Guardians debut Thursday versus the Mets. Cecconi, who has a 4.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 84:35 K:BB over 107.1 innings this year, is likely to operate as a long reliever and could still make some spot starts down the stretch.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in Tuesday's matinee Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out t...

Impact The Guardians staked Cecconi to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning but the right-hander fell apart in the fourth, allowing back-to-back doubles to Nathaniel Lowe and Tyler Stephenson to lead off the frame before getting the hook after 84 pitches (52 strikes). Cecconi has failed to complete five innings in three straight outings, stumbling to a 7.50 ERA during that stretch while serving up three long balls in 12 innings. He'll try to rally in his next start, which is currently lined up to come at home this weekend against the Diamondbacks.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Start postponed due to weather Cecconi won't make his scheduled start against the Reds on Monday, as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Cleveland is now scheduled to play a doubleheader Tuesday, so Cecconi figures to toe the rubber for one of the two matchups. Expect the Guardians to reveal their pitching plans for the twin bill closer to first pitch.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Short start in loss Cecconi (4-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Twins after throwing 4.2 innings. He gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five.

Impact Cecconi continues to struggle in July after an efficient June where he yielded two runs or fewer in all five of his starts. The right-hander has now given up at least three runs in each of his June starts, which has raised his ERA to 7.43 during the month in 13.1 innings pitched. The three walks given up Wednesday are also his most since May 7. The 27-year-old is expected to start next week against the Reds.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

3 Guardians players with the most to lose in their quest to complete AL Central three-peat Slade Cecconi, Steven Kwan and Shawn Armstrong are going to be crucial to the Guardians' success in the second half.

JULY 19 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Short start in no-decision Cecconi took home a no-decision Wednesday against the Twins after tossing 3.2 innings where he allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Cecconi had six straight starts of five innings or more heading into the game, but an inefficient fourth inning where he allowed four hits and a walk, forced the righty to exit. After June, where Cecconi had a 1.88 ERA over 28.2 innings, the hurler has started July on a rough note, giving up eight earned runs in 8.2 innings with a 1.96 WHIP. The 27-year-old is not scheduled to start again until after the All-Star Game.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throttled in no-decision Cecconi took a no-decision Thursday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk in five-plus innings. He struck out three.

Impact A staggering six of Cecconi's nine hits allowed went for extra bases, three of which came in the fifth inning alone, and a Chase Meidroth two-run home run chased the hurler from the outing in the sixth frame. The 27-year-old right-hander stumbled dramatically Thursday, as he worked at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in all five of his starts in June. Cecconi will take a subpar 4.44 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 73:30 K:BB over 95.1 innings into his next scheduled outing against the Twins.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bailey has helped make the Guardians' rotation even more dangerous Slade Cecconi and Joey Cantillo have both looked like different pitchers since the Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey.

JUNE 29 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Extends strong stretch Cecconi (4-6) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing three hits and issuing two walks while striking out four batters over six innings.

Impact Cecconi notched just eight whiffs and four punchouts, but the Mariners couldn't turn their contact into much production. The right-hander didn't allow any batters to reach third base and recorded his second scoreless outing of six innings this season. Cecconi also picked up his first win since May 18, though he's been pitching quite well of late. Over five outings in June, he's posted a 1.88 ERA across 28.2 frames with three quality starts. He'll try to carry that momentum over to July in what's projected to be a home matchup against the White Sox his next time out.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Ingle's first major league hit drives in 2 runs, Guardians edge AL West-leading Mariners 4-3

Cooper Ingle had a two-run single for his first major league hit and Slade Cecconi pitched six shutout innings, helping the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Marine...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Slade Cecconi escapes jam | 06/27/2026 Slade Cecconi escapes the jam stranding two runners on base in the top of the 5th inning

JUNE 28 • MLB.COM

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