Guardians test torpedo bats as players swing opinions
Cleveland players discuss the torpedo bats popularized by the Yankees during spring, with Jose Ramirez undecided on impact and Steven Kwan cautious but curious about adopting the gear. Manager Stephen Vogt emphasizes that any bat must help produce hits as Cleveland aims to improve after a cold starting trip.
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Guardians Acquire Cody Bolton on Cash Deal from Mariners
The Guardians obtained right-hander Cody Bolton from the Mariners for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. Bolton, 26, has pitched for the Pirates and Mariners, logging 33 big league games in two seasons and posting a 3.07 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 29 1 4 innings at Triple-A last year. Cleveland also moved left-hander John Means to the 60-day injured list in June after his second Tommy John surgery to make roster room.
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Ramirez shines on defensive plays despite cold opener
Jose Ramirez drew criticism for four errors in nine games yet remains praised as a top defender. Vogt expects a turnaround as Ramirez, a Dominican veteran, embraces the cold opening day at Jacobs Field. teammate Kwan notes no major rise in Chicago recognition amid sunny but chilly 35 degree weather.
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Guardians face slow start after long road swing
Cleveland opening road trip left the Guardians 3-6 with 11 days away from home. Jose Ramirez leads with four homers and eight RBIs while Steven Kwan is batting .353. Pitching struggles, nine errors and a team ERA over 5.00 frame the early woes as Vogt pushes for roster adjustments and a fresh start.
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Guardians flare for offense still missing in rough 1-0 win
Cleveland beat Chicago 1-0 as Jose Ramirez delivered an infield hit ending a scoreless duel. Five Guardians pitchers combined for nine strikeouts while the lineup barely produced, raising concerns about early-season scoring capability and pitching depth as the rotation and bullpen face tougher AL competition ahead.
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