Franco Aleman

Franco Aleman was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Aleman has made two appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen since being called up this past week, allowing one run on three hits with one strikeout over 2 2/3 innings. He will head back to Triple-A to provide organizational depth. Codi Heuer has been recalled in a corresponding move.

Franco Aleman has been called up from Triple-A Columbus to the Cleveland Guardians. He should be available on Friday at home against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Aleman got off to a dominant start in Columbus, allowing just one unearned run on three hits with an 18:4 K:BB ratio in 12 innings. Drafted in the 10th round by Cleveland in 2021, Aleman typically hits the upper 90s with his fastball and will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game.

The Guardians have optioned right-hander Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Aleman made four spring appearances before Sunday's move. The right-hander was shelled for a 7.85 ERA in 37 Triple-A outings in 2025, although his 3.93 FIP suggests plenty of poor batted-ball luck mixed in, such as a .420 BABIP.

The Guardians optioned Aleman (abdomen) to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Aleman, post-hernia surgery from late February, will kick off 2025 in Triple-A once healed—after a 2024 run at Columbus with a 1.99 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, two saves, and 34:10 K:BB over 22.2 innings in 24 games, he’s a candidate for a Guardians bullpen spot if right-handed depth calls. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can keep him in mind; his relief stats pop.

Guardians right-hander Franco Aleman is slated to undergo hernia surgery.

Fantasy Impact

The 24-year-old was being evaluated for a hernia issue and it appears he will undergo surgery, which will cost him notable time. The righty tossed a dynamite 1.99 ERA in 24 appearances at Triple-A in the 2024 season.