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Guardians option Zach Plesac to Class AAA Columbus; Peyton Battenfield to start Friday Zach Plesac, coming off a 3-12 season in 2022, posted a 7.50 ERA in five starts this year. He's been in Cleveland's rotation since 2019.

MAY 4, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Plesac was optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Guardians on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Plesac had been one of the longest-tenured members of the Guardians' rotation but has lost his spot after posting a 7.59 ERA in five starts. Peyton Battenfield will start in Plesac's spot Friday against the Twins and Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee will remain in the rotation, as well.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose rotation spot Plesac won't make his scheduled turn through the rotation Friday against the Twins, as the Guardians have instead named Peyton Battenfield their starter for the series opener with...

Impact The Guardians have yet to clarify what exactly the news means for Plesac moving forward, but at the very least, it's clear that his spot in the rotation is on thin ice. Through his first five starts of the season, Plesac has pitched to a 7.59 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 21.1 innings, and while a .410 BABIP and 58.2 percent strand rate suggest that the right-hander has experienced some bad luck, he hasn't helped his cause by striking out a career-low 13.3 percent of the batters he's faced. Plesac has minor-league options remaining, so the Guardians could send him to Triple-A Columbus for a brief reset, or perhaps have him work as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. It's also conceivable that he may just be skipping the start to work out some potential mechanical issues, so Plesac could end up slotting back into the rotation the next time his turn comes up.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battenfield is starting. So what's next for Plesac? NEW YORK -- The Guardians’ offense once again failed to pick up steam in New York. The bullpen hasn’t been as sharp as it was last season an...

MAY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Guardians To Start Rookie Over Zach Plesac Against Twins The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly decided to start Peyton Battenfield over Zach Plesac on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.

MAY 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Guardians To Start Rookie Over Zach Plesac Against Twins The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly decided to start Peyton Battenfield over Zach Plesac on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.

MAY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Guardians To Start Rookie Over Zach Plesac Against Twins The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly decided to start Peyton Battenfield over Zach Plesac on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.

MAY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Peyton Battenfield, not Zach Plesac, expected to start Friday against the Twins Guardians' current rotation has three rookies in it -- Battenfield, Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee. Shane Bieber and Cal Quantrill are the vet...

MAY 4, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Pulled after 3.1 innings Plesac did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over 3.1 innings against the Red Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Plesac got hit around again Saturday, giving up at least seven hits for the fourth time in five starts while being unable to make it through the fourth frame. Rafael Devers took him yard in the first, setting the tone for what would become a dreadful outing, with a three-run homer that plated Alex Verdugo and Masataka Yoshida. Plesac ran into trouble again in the fourth, giving up a pair of doubles to Raimel Tapia and Emmanuel Valdez, who both ended up scoring on singles by Christian Arroyo and Connor Wong. Through 21.1 innings, Plesac owns a 7.59 ERA to go along with an abysmal 5.91 K/9 and remains a firm stay away in most formats.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss in nightcap Plesac (1-1) took the loss Saturday as the Guardians were downed 3-2 by the Marlins in the second game of a doubleheader, giving up three runs on 10 hits and two walks over five-pl...

Impact The right-hander was locked in a 1-1 pitchers duel with Braxton Garrett until he hit the wall in the sixth inning, allowing three straight hits to begin the frame and watching two of them eventually come around to score. Plesac exited after 90 pitches (65 strikes), but pitching wasn't the reason Cleveland got swept Saturday -- the team's offense managed only three runs in 18 innings. While Plesac's 6.50 ERA and 13:4 K:BB through 18 innings to begin the season are discouraging, there is a thin silver lining as he's served up only two homers, after coming into 2023 with a career 1.39 HR/9. He'll look to continue keeping the ball in the park -- but with better results -- in his next start, which is likely to come next weekend in Boston.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MIA @ CLE postponed due to rain Friday's game between the Marlins and Guardians was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland.

Impact Zach Plesac had been on tap for the Guardians and Braxton Garrett was set to take the mound for the visiting Marlins. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Saturday (April 22) beginning at 3:10 p.m. ET, and Plesac and Garrett should both stay on turn in either the early game or later tilt.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win after five strong innings Plesac (1-0) earned the win Saturday, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and zero walks over five innings during a 6-4 victory over the Nationals. He struck out one.

Impact Plesac surrendered three runs in the first, but only one was charged as an earned run due to a throwing error from Jose Ramirez. The right-hander got some run support, and despite giving up a go-ahead, RBI double from Keibert Ruiz in the fourth, Plesac was on pace for the win after he was taken out thanks to a two-run homer by Ramirez in the fifth. After a shaky first start, Plesac has allowed four earned runs over his past two outings (12 innings) while posting a solid 7:1 K:BB during those contests.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

José Ramírez's 1st homer lifts Guardians over Nationals 6-4

José Ramírez drove his first homer of the season into the second deck for a two-run, go-ahead shot in the fifth inning and the Cleveland Guardians erased a deficit for the second c...

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Nationals aim to break skid in matchup with the Guardians

The Washington Nationals will try to break their three-game skid when they take on the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Fans six in no decision Plesac did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits with one walk through seven innings in a 7-6 win over the Mariners.

Impact After struggling in his season debut, Plesac began his second start by giving up a two-run homer to Cal Raleigh in the first inning. However, the right-hander shut down the Mariners for the rest of his outing before exiting in the eighth. The Guardians completed a thrilling comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, culminating in a walk-off hit from Josh Bell in the 12th. With this performance, Plesac drastically improved his numbers and currently holds a 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with seven strikeouts through eight innings. The 28-year-old is tentatively set to return to the mound next weekend in the upcoming series against the Nationals.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians rally in 12th inning to beat Mariners 7-6

José Ramírez slid past catcher Cal Raleigh’s tag to score the winning run in the 12th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Mariners aim to sweep series against the Guardians

The Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians play in the final game of a three-game series

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Chased in second inning Plesac allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk in one inning during Monday's win over Oakland. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Plesac gave up one run in the first before unraveling in the second. He gave up five runs without recording an out, capped off by Jace Peterson's three-run shot that bounced him from the game. Plesac threw 35 of 53 shots for strikes and forced seven whiffs. He's lined up for a home start against the Mariners this weekend.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Plesac Can't Escape Second Inning In Season Debut Against Athletics The Oakland Athletics score six runs on Zach Plesac and the poor Cleveland Guardians defense in the first two innings.

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Guardians take road win streak into game against the Athletics

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Oakland Athletics aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Uneven pitching in Cactus League Plesac has allowed eight runs on 15 hits with an 11:4 K:BB across 13 innings during Cactus League play.

Impact Plesac is still projected for a spot in the Guardians' rotation, but his ineffective pitching in the spring is reason for concern. He was just alright a year ago with a 4.31 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 100:38 K:BB over 131.2 innings. Plesac should have a chance to get things sorted out early in the season, but strong work from Hunter Gaddis or Xzavion Curry at Triple-A Columbus could shake things up at the back of the rotation.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Plesac sharp in Guardians 5-4 spring win against Mariners Cleveland scored three times in the third inning against Mariners ace Luis Castillo.

MARCH 19, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Rocky Spring Training For Zach Plesac Continues Zach Plesac throws two lackluster innings for the Cleveland Guardians against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MARCH 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Zach Plesac Showing He Could Have A Bounce Back Season For The Guardians Zach Plesac gave the Cleveland Guardians a solid start against Team Mexico.

MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zach Plesac throws four scoreless innings, Jose Ramirez homers in Guardians' 6-0 win over Mexico Zach Plesac and five relievers combined on a five-hit shutout against Mexico.

MARCH 8, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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José Ramírez's 1st homer lifts Guardians over Nationals 6-4

Nationals aim to break skid in matchup with the Guardians

Guardians rally in 12th inning to beat Mariners 7-6

Mariners aim to sweep series against the Guardians

Guardians take road win streak into game against the Athletics