LF,RF,DH - Cleveland Guardians DFA
- Age 25
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
The Guardians have designated outfielder George Valera for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Valera will lose his roster spot after the Guardians activated infielder Gabriel Arias (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old slashed .216/.237/.297 without a homer or a stolen base across 38 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.
The Guardians optioned George Valera to Triple-A Columbus.
Fantasy Impact
Valera went 8-for-37 at the plate in the majors. Cleveland will announce a corresponding move on Friday.
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.
