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Delivers three hits in loss Brennan went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Brennan has gone 12-for-26 (.462) over his last 10 games, filling a part-time role in the outfield for the Guardians. He got a leadoff look Saturday with Steven Kwan resting now that Cleveland has clinched a spot in the ALDS. Brennan is at a .264/.309/.388 slash line, eight home runs, 30 RBI, 37 runs scored, 13 doubles and four stolen bases over 114 contests. He is likely to be a strong-side platoon option heading in right field for the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Brennan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact He'll give way in right field to Jhonkensy Noel in the series finale after going 2-for-5 at the dish while picking up starts in both of the past two contests. With Steven Kwan returning from the injured list Wednesday and settling back in as the Guardians' everyday left fielder, Brennan could face a threat for playing time not only from Noel, but also Angel Martinez. Martinez had been serving as the primary replacement in left for the duration of Kwan's absence.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Saturday Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Brennan will get a day off Saturday after going 0-for-4 during a win in Friday's series opener. He'll be replaced in right field by Jhonkensy Noel, who will bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Thursday Brennan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.

Impact It's the second straight day that the Guardians have gone with Jhonkensy Noel in right field over Brennan against a right-handed pitcher. Brennan did come off the bench to deliver a game-tying, RBI single in the 10th inning of Wednesday's win over the Twins, so it's possible he'll enter mid-game again.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan's game-tying single | 09/18/2024 Will Brennan drives an RBI single into right field that ties the game at 4 in the bottom of the 10th inning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Taking seat Wednesday Brennan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Jhonkensy Noel will step in as the Guardians' starting right fielder Wednesday, but Brennan appears to be the favored option at the moment. Brennan started in each of the Guardians' last three matchups with right-handers and produced four hits in 11 at-bats during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Regaining playing time against RHPs Brennan will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Brennan will make a second straight start in right field against a right-handed pitcher (Pablo Lopez) and might have re-emerged as the Guardians' preferred option at the position over Jhonkensy Noel, who has produced a .426 OPS with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate since the start of September. Noel should still be a priority over Brennan when the Guardians face left-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan's RBI groundout | 09/11/2024 Will Brennan's RBI groundout to first extends the Guardians' lead over the White Sox to 6-4 in the top of the 8th inning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Batting leadoff Sunday Brennan will start in left field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Though he'll fill in atop the batting order for a resting Steven Kwan on Sunday, Brennan's time as a strong-side platoon player for the Guardians could be over. He had been on the bench for four of the Guardians' previous six matchups with right-handed pitching, with rookie Kyle Manzardo and Lane Thomas seemingly have overtaken Brennan as the team's preferred options at designated hitter and in right field, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in favor of Manzardo Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Kyle Manzardo will replace Brennan in the lineup for a second straight game, with manager Stephen Vogt opting to reward the rookie with another start after he slugged two solo home runs and drew a walk in his return from Triple-A Columbus in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Though Brennan has a longer track record at the big-league level, Manzardo is regarded as one of the organization's top prospects and unquestionably brings more upside to the table. If Manzardo can turn in another productive day at the plate Monday, he would build a stronger case for supplanting Brennan as the Guardians' primary designated hitter versus right-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Brennan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The lefty-hitting Brennan typically sits against left-handed pitching, but he'll head to the bench Sunday against righty Mitch Keller. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to September call-up Kyle Manzardo from Triple-A Columbus, who will serve as the Guardians' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Brennan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Brennan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Brennan has a .567 OPS over his past 10 games and will sit Friday as lefty Bailey Falter takes the mound for Pittsburgh. David Fry will bat cleanup as the designated hitter in the series opener.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan's game-tying single | 08/28/2024 Will Brennan lines an RBI single to center to tie the game at 5 in the bottom of the 7th inning

AUGUST 28, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting out versus left-hander Brennan is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals.

Impact The Royals are starting lefty Cole Ragans in the afternoon contest, so the left-handed hitting Brennan will begin the game on the bench. He is a good bet to be in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Alec Marsh.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against southpaw Brennan is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Brennan started the previous three games and went 3-for-11 with a walk, two doubles, an RBI and two runs. He'll sit Sunday against Texas lefty Cody Bradford, which opens up the DH spot for David Fry.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Will Brennan fell in love with baseball again: Guardians takeaways Will Brennan found his grove and his swing in a quick trip to Class AAA Columbus.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Knocks three hits in loss Brennan went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Brennan remains hot at the plate, going 11-for-25 (.440) over seven games since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. The outfielder has just two extra-base hits in that span, but that plays just fine for slap-happy Cleveland. The outfielder is up to a .254/.305/.397 slash line with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 31 runs scored and three stolen bases over 272 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan's RBI triple | 08/14/2024 Will Brennan triples on a ground ball to right field, sending home Steven Kwan to extend the Guardians' lead to 3-1 in the 5th

AUGUST 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Out of lineup vs. lefty Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Since returning from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Brennan seems to have taken back a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but the Guardians will continue to shield the lefty-hitting outfielder from southpaws. Jhonkensy Noel will get the nod in right field in place of Brennan on Monday while the Cubs send lefty Shota Imanaga to the bump.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Brennan went 4-for-7 and scored a run over the course of Friday's doubleheader. He'll get a breather Saturday, opening up right field for Jhonkensy Noel to start while batting seventh.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits across doubleheader Brennan went 4-for-7 with one run scored over both games of Friday's doubleheader versus the Twins.

Impact Brennan's last stint in the majors saw him go 0-for-20 over nine contests from July 11-27. This time around has already gone better. Brennan was called up to replace Angel Martinez on the Guardians' roster, and there's a path to at least a strong-side platoon role for Brennan in right field, a position he'll likely share with Jhonkensy Noel while Lane Thomas moves over to center. Brennan is slashing .244/.299/.385 with eight home runs, three stolen bases, 24 RBI and 29 runs scored over 79 big-league games this year.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Brennan from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot vacated by Angel Martinez, who has been optioned back to Columbus. Brennan posted a .992 OPS in nine games with Columbus after being sent down late last month. He could see some action in right field versus righties if the Guardians elect to use Lane Thomas in center more often.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to make room for Thomas The Guardians optioned Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brennan was sent to the minors as the corresponding transaction for the addition of trade-deadline pickup Lane Thomas to the roster. He easily leads the Guardians with 50 starts in right field this season, but Brennan's playing time is now slated to go to Thomas. The 26-year-old Brennan is slashing just .233/.291/.379 over 247 plate appearances this season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to make room for Thomas The Guardians optioned Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the corresponding transaction as the Guardians add new trade acquisition Lane Thomas to the roster. Brennan easily leads the Guardians with 50 starts in right field this season, but that playing time is now slated to go to Thomas. The 26-year-old Brennan is slashing just .233/.291/.379 this season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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