Martínez Sits Injured as Guardians Face White Sox in Division Race
Cleveland's Angel Martínez missed Wednesday's pivotal game against Chicago due to injury, with Petey Halpin stepping in as his replacement.
Angel Martínez, described as a 'lefty killer,' was absent from Cleveland's lineup against the White Sox due to injury. Backup center fielder Petey Halpin started in his place. Halpin entered the game hitting just 1-for-35 against left-handed pitching on the season. Despite the mismatch, Halpin hit a go-ahead three-run homer to give Cleveland the lead for good.
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Petey Halpin's three-run homer lifts Cleveland past Chicago in AL Central showdown
Backup CF Petey Halpin, entering 1-for-35 against southpaws this season, hit a go-ahead three-run homer off Sean Newcomb to give Cleveland a rubber-match win over Chicago, per FanGraphs.
Holderman Exits Rehab Start Early With Right Wrist Pain
The Guardians reliever left his Columbus rehab appearance with wrist discomfort, complicating his path back to the MLB roster.
Shawn Armstrong progressing through calf injury rehab, targeting return to Guardians
Shawn Armstrong is rehabbing a calf injury and progressing toward rejoining Cleveland, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins, though no timetable has been announced.
Armstrong Rehabbing Calf Injury, Progressing Toward Guardians Return
Cleveland reliever Shawn Armstrong is working back from a calf injury, with the team reporting positive progress in his rehabilitation.
Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez out of Guardians lineup with injuries
Both DeLauter and Martínez are out of Cleveland's lineup with injuries, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins, as the Guardians sit 0.5 games back in the AL Central.
DeLauter Sits Out Guardians Game With Injury
Cleveland outfielder Chase DeLauter is unavailable for Tuesday's lineup as the Guardians navigate an important series.