Cleveland Guardians

Steven Kwan is not in the starting lineup Friday due to a sore wrist. (Source: Tim Stebbins on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kwan received an injection on Wednesday for his wrist and is considered day-to-day. Nolan Jones takes over in left field while Angel Martinez moves up to the leadoff spot.

The Guardians recalled RHP Nic Enright from Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact: Enright takes the roster spot of Paul Sewald who was placed on the injured list before the All-Star break. He'll hold a middle relief role.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz’s non-disciplinary paid leave has been extended through August 31. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ortiz will continue to be investigated for unusual gambling activity related to a pair of pitches he threw earlier this season.

The Cleveland Guardians have placed right-hander Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. (Source: Tim Stebbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sewald has made a couple of trips to the injured list this season, limiting him to just 18 appearances through the season's first half. The veteran sports a 4.70 ERA and a quality 22.6% K-BB% across 15 1/3 innings of work.

Shane Bieber threw two scoreless innings with five strikeouts in a rehab start in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Bieber pitched in his first live action game since suffering a setback in June on his way back from Tommy John surgery. He figures to require several more rehab starts before he is activated.

Gabriel Arias has been participating in full baseball activities, including high-speed running. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Arias is progressing well and is expected to begin baserunning this week. If all goes smoothly, he will be re-evaluated later in the week to determine when he can begin a rehab assignment.

Kyle Manzardo went 1-for-4 in the win over the White Sox, notching a home run, three RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact: Manzardo homered twice in the weekend series against the White Sox, recording at least one hit in three of the four games. After Sunday’s game, he holds a .217 batting average with 15 home runs and 37 RBI across 82 games this season.

Guardians OF prospect Chase DeLauter is dealing with right wrist soreness. (Source: Tim Stebbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: DeLauter is set to be re-evaluated after experiencing symptoms earlier this week in Triple-A. He has dealt with numerous injuries already before this season. There should be an update on his status in the next week.

Tanner Bibee allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings in Saturday's win against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: The right-hander continues to underperform on the mound, allowing four or more runs in three of his last five starts for the Guardians. After yesterday’s performance, Bibee now has a 4.29 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to go with a 5-9 record across 19 starts this season.

Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 in the win against the White Sox, driving in one run, scoring once, and swiping three bases while also drawing two walks and striking out once.

Fantasy Impact: The third baseman has fought consistency issues at the plate, hitting just .223 with six home runs, 17 RBI, and 12 stolen bases over his last 30 games for the Guardians. After yesterday’s win over the White Sox, Ramirez boasts a .297 batting average, 48 RBI, and 29 stolen bases across 91 games this season.

Daniel Schneemann went 1-for-4 in a narrow loss to the White Sox, contributing a double, a run scored, a steal, a walk, and a strikeout.

Fantasy Impact: After this game, Schneemann is hitting .214 with 45 hits, 9 home runs, and 27 runs scored across 75 games this season. He has added six stolen bases for the Guardians on the year.

Gavin Williams allowed three earned runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five over five innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s outing, Williams holds a 3.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with a 5-4 record across 19 starts this season. He has notched 95 strikeouts across 97 1/3 innings of work on the season in what has been a mini-breakout for him.

Tyler Naquin tossed a scoreless frame in his pitching debut for High-A Lake County. (Source: Minor League Baseball on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Naquin signed a minor league deal with the Guardians as a pitcher. He is unlikely to work his way up to the majors this season.

Guardians reliever Trevor Stephan (elbow) has made nine rehab outings and is feeling good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: His 10.80 ERA in nine rehab outings may not show it, but Stephan is reportedly feeling good and being assessed day-to-day, according to Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt. Stephan owns a career 3.73 ERA across 180 appearances.

The Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus. (Source: GuardsInsider on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Noel appeared in one game where he went 0-for-4 since being recalled on Monday. Kyle Manzardo was activated from the Family Medical Emergency List as the corresponding move.

Slade Cecconi allowed five hits, two walks, and two earned runs in seven innings in the Guardians win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Cecconi struck out nine batters on the way to his fourth win of the season. The 26-year-old has a 3.44 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP in 10 appearances this season.

Angel Martinez went 1-for-4 in the win over the Astros, delivering a home run, driving in four RBI, and scoring one run.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s victory, Martinez has a .238 batting average with 31 RBI and seven home runs across 75 games this season. The 23-year-old is hitting .292 with five RBI over his last seven games.

The Guardians optioned Tim Herrin to Triple-A. (Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herrin gets sent down for Kolby Allard who had his contract selected to join Cleveland's bullpen.

Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-4 with a home run on Tuesday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Rocchio blasted a long ball in the fourth inning off Hunter Brown. It was his first home run on the season.

Joey Cantillo allowed three runs on five hits over four innings in a no-decision on Tuesday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Cantillo added an impressive seven strikeouts with three walks. He allowed one run in the opening frame and two more in the fifth when he allowed two to reach base before he was taken out of the game. He draws the White Sox next.