Austin Peterson Called Up for First MLB Appearance
Cleveland promotes the 26-year-old right-hander from Triple-A Columbus; Peterson will make his major league debut the next time he takes the mound.
The Guardians recalled right-hander Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, marking his first call to the majors. Peterson, who turns 27 in two weeks, was protected from the Rule 5 Draft last November. He posted a 4.53 ERA in 19 starts at Triple-A this season but has been sharp recently, recording a 3.34 ERA over his last 35 innings with a 35-to-7 K/BB ratio. He features a six-pitch mix headlined by a 92.9 mph four-seamer.
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Hernández Returns to Guardians Roster After Offseason Car Accident
The pitcher rejoins Cleveland's active roster as September roster expansion begins, months after a serious offseason car accident.
Guardians Set to Add RHP Carlos Hernández to 40-Man Roster
Cleveland will select the veteran reliever ahead of September roster expansion, filling a 40-man spot opened by Gabriel Arias's DFA.
Slade Cecconi (Right Arm Fatigue) on Rehab; Guardians Face Roster Decision
Cecconi is on a rehab assignment for right arm fatigue, and Cleveland must soon decide his roster status, per Tim Stebbins at MLB.com.
Cecconi Nears Return from Rehab as Guardians Weigh Roster Move
Cleveland's Slade Cecconi has been on a rehab assignment due to right arm fatigue, with the team now facing a decision on his activation.
Guardians weighing September call-up options as rosters expand
Cleveland has not finalized which minor leaguers will join the active roster for the September stretch run.
Guardians weighing September call-up options as rosters expand
Cleveland has not finalized who will join the active roster for the stretch run, with several minor league candidates under consideration.