Andrew Walters

Andrew Walters underwent right shoulder surgery on Monday to repair his lat muscle.

Fantasy Impact

Walters was placed on the injured list last week. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

The Cleveland Guardians placed Andrew Walters on the 15-day IL with a right lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Walters suffered a lat injury during Friday’s outing against the Los Angeles Angels and will undergo an MRI to assess the severity. In a corresponding move, Nic Enright was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and is expected to serve as a middle reliever.

The Guardians recalled RHP Andrew Walters from Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Walters will add a fresh arm in a middle relief role out of the bullpen for Cleveland.

The Guardians sent Andrew Walters (shoulder) to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, per team updates, after a spring hampered by injury.

Fantasy Impact

Walters’ 3 runs in 0.1 innings on Feb. 24 and shoulder stiffness sidelined him until March 15, yielding 1 run in 2.2 innings over 3 late spring outings, missing Opening Day. His 2024 MLB stint (6 baserunners in 8.2 innings) shines. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on an early 2025 call-up to Cleveland’s bullpen if he thrives at Triple-A.

Andrew Walters (shoulder) threw live batting practice Wednesday as he continues working his way back from shoulder stiffness that sidelined him in late February.

Fantasy Impact

Walters appears to be making steady progress, having thrown a bullpen session Sunday before advancing to live hitters. While this marks a positive step in his recovery, his availability for Opening Day remains uncertain. The team will likely assess how he responds to increased workload before determining his next steps.