SLADE CECCONI NEWS

Making another start Cecconi is slated to start Friday's game against the Tigers in Detroit.

Impact Cecconi had been on the shelf all season with a left oblique strain before returning from the 15-day injured list to make his Guardians debut last Saturday. Serving as a replacement in the rotation for the injured Ben Lively (elbow), Cecconi limited the Reds to three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out eight across five innings. Though he ended up taking a loss in his debut, Cecconi performed well enough to earn another turn in the rotation. He should have a good chance at holding down a starting role with the big club for as long as Lively is sidelined.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in season debut Cecconi (0-1) struck out eight but took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks over five-plus innings in a 4-1 loss to the Reds.

Impact Cecconi was activated from the injured list Saturday after missing the beginning of the campaign due to an oblique issue, and he started off with four scoreless frames before running into any real trouble. The right-hander gave up a solo homer in the fifth and allowed the first two batters to reach in the sixth before being pulled, with both runners coming around to score after his exit. Cecconi served as a swingman for Arizona last season with 13 starts in 20 appearances, and he struggled to a 6.66 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 77 innings. His career in Cleveland is off to a decent start despite the loss Saturday, but he'll likely need to keep the ball in the yard to find sustained success after allowing a 1.9 HR/9 last year.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

With Lively on IL, Cecconi states his case for Guardians

Ben Lively's right forearm strain is the first significant injury to hit the Cleveland Guardians' rotation

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Activated to start Saturday The Guardians activated Cecconi (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Cecconi suffered a left oblique strain in mid-March and began the regular season on the IL. He's getting the start against Cincinnati in his return to the big-league roster Saturday after topping out at 5.2 innings in three rehab outings. Cecconi will take the spot in Cleveland's rotation that had previously been occupied by Ben Lively, who landed on the injured list Tuesday due to a right flexor strain.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Slade Cecconi to be reinstated from IL and make Guardians debut by starting Saturday at Reds

Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and make his debut for Cleveland when he starts Saturday at Cincinnati

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Returning Saturday Cecconi (oblique) will return from the injured list to start Saturday's game against the Reds, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cecconi has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from a left oblique strain he suffered during spring training. He has since made three rehab starts at Triple-A Columbus, turning in a 4.85 ERA and 1.08 WHIP while posting a 10:2 K:BB across 13 innings. Now set to make his Guardians debut, the 25-year-old righty will be welcomed back to the majors by a Reds lineup that owns a .690 OPS since the start of May.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Guardians to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians to start a three-game series

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Guardians try to sweep 3-game series against the Brewers

The Cleveland Guardians will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Guardians face the Brewers leading series 1-0

The Cleveland Guardians host the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 1-0

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Pitches into sixth inning Cecconi (oblique) allowed two runs on six hits while striking out three over 5.2 innings for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact This was Cecconi's third rehab start and best to date. He worked into the sixth inning and threw 68 pitches (48 strikes). Through his three outings, Cecconi has allowed seven runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out 10 over 13 innings. Most encouraging is that he's not allowed a home run, which has been an issue for the right-hander. There currently isn't an obvious spot for Cecconi in the Guardians' rotation, which suggests he may join the Clippers' rotation once activated.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take on the Brewers in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Guardians and Phillies play, winner secures 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Phillies on 4-game home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Arias leads Guardians against the Phillies after 4-hit outing

The Cleveland Guardians take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Gabriel Arias' four-hit game on Wednesday

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Makes second rehab start Cecconi (oblique) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over four innings for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact Cecconi made his second rehab start for the Clippers, upping his pitch count to 61 (43 strikes). The injury cropped up during the middle of March, and the right-hander has been working his way back since then. He'll need at least one more rehab start before the Guardians consider Cecconi's next step.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals and Guardians play, winner secures 3-game series

The Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Guardians to begin 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a three-game series

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Guardians play to decide series winner

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Guardians, try to extend home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Guardians in first of 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Rangers trade right-handed reliever Matt Festa to the Guardians for cash

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Cecconi (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cecconi got a late start to the season due to a left oblique strain suffered back in mid-March, but he is finally ready to pitch in games. The right-hander could eventually push for a spot in the Guardians' rotation, but he'll need time in the minors to get ramped back up.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Twins try to keep win streak going against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Twins bring road skid into matchup with the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 28 • Associated Press