LF,RF,DH - Cleveland Guardians
- Age 25
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
George Valera (calf) has been reinstated from the IL and will join the Guardians ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Valera was having a nice spring before sustaining a calf injury in late March. That led to him beginning the season on the IL, but the 25-year-old rookie is ready to go now. Valera gained limited big-league experience last year, hitting .220 with a couple of homers over 41 at-bats for the Guardians.
The Guardians placed OF George Valera on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
Fantasy Impact
Valera has resumed playing in minor league games. He will be sidelined for at least the first few weeks of the season.
Valera played in a minor-league spring training game Monday, a sign that his calf recovery is progressing. He will nonetheless begin the 2026 season on the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
A return shortly after Opening Day appears possible, though the Guardians will likely want to see him appear in a few more exhibitions before activating him from the IL.
Valera had already resumed throwing and hitting earlier this week and added running to his activity Tuesday. The Guardians are hopeful he can return to game action within the next few days, though there is some question as to whether he'll be ready by Opening Day.
Fantasy Impact
Cleveland's outfield picture is unclear beyond Steven Kwan, with Valera among seven outfielders competing for three or four roster spots.
Guardians outfielder George Valera is dealing with a mild calf strain and will miss a few more days.
Fantasy Impact
Valera is hitting .292 with a homer in 27 trips to the plate this spring. He is able to do some baseball activity and should only miss a few more days. The 25-year-old is in an open competition for reps in right field with Steven Kwan locked into left field and rookie Chase DeLauter likely to get the first chance at center field reps to begin the season.
