Andrew Walters

The Guardians activated Andrew Walters from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Walters completed his rehab assignment. He'll remain in Triple-A.

Andrew Walters had his rehab assignment paused after coming down with a viral illness.

Fantasy Impact

Walters began the season on the injured list while continuing to recover from right lat surgery. He is expected to restart a new assignment once fully recovered from the illness.

The Guardians placed RHP Andrew Walters on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from right lat surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Walters underwent surgery last June. He will likely be sidelined for at least the first month or two of the season.

Walters had lat surgery last year and has been building back through bullpen sessions and flat-ground throws from 120-150 feet. He's scheduled for a live batting practice session Wednesday as his next step in the progression.

Fantasy Impact

Walters will miss the start of the regular season with a potential return sometime in May.

Andrew Walters has begun throwing bullpen sessions and tossing from 90–120 feet on flat ground. Despite the progress in his recovery from right lat surgery, he will miss the start of the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Walters underwent lat surgery in June 2025 and continues to rehab in camp. While he is scheduled to begin throwing live batting practice in the second half of March, he still has a ways to go before returning to game action and will start the season on the injured list.