Guardians vs Tigers live updates: Kyle Manzardo promotion, Steven Kwan to IL before series
CLEVELAND — Before the Guardians begin their series Monday with the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, Cleveland is expected to promote first baseman Kyle Manzardo and place left fielder Steven Kwan on the 10-day injured list, a club source confirmed.
Manzardo, 23, is the Guardians' No. 2 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The organization acquired him last summer when it traded starting pitcher Aaron Civale to the Tampa Bay Rays. In 29 games at Triple-A Columbus, Manzardo has hit .303 this season with a 1.017 OPS, nine home runs, 10 doubles and 20 RBIs in 109 at-bats. In 13 spring training games, Manzardo hit .381 with a .934 OPS, two double and two RBIs in 21 at-bats. A Washington State product, Manzardo was a second-round draft pick of the Rays in 2021.
Although Manzardo's MLB debut will be highly anticipated, the Guardians certainly did not want to lose Kwan to the hamstring injury he suffered Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Guardians leadoff hitter entered Sunday with an American League-leading 47 hits and .353 batting average.
First pitch for the Guardians-Tigers game is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. Monday. Check back here for updates throughout the game. Until then, here is some pregame information.
Where are the Guardians in the American League Central standings?
After winning two games in a row against the Angels, the Guardians entered Monday with a record of 22-12 and sitting atop the American League Central standings.
The Minnesota Twins (19-14) and Kansas City Royals (20-15) were 2.5 games behind the Guardians in the division. The Tigers (18-16) were four games back. The Chicago White Sox (8-26) trailed the Guardians by 14 games.
How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game tonight?
The game will be televised by FS1 and Bally Sports Great Lakes. It will be broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) and WARF (1350-AM, Spanish broadcast).
Guardians vs Tigers pitching matchup
Guardians right-handed starting pitcher Triston McKenzie will take the mound opposite Tigers right-handed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty.
McKenzie is 2-2 this season with a 4.34 ERA in 29 innings. In six starts, he has struck out 24 and walked 18.
Flaherty is 0-1 this season with a 4.00 ERA in 36 innings. In six starts, he has struck out 50 and walked five.
Guardians schedule, next game
The Guardians are scheduled to host the Tigers again at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday and 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Then they will head to Chicago for a four-game series Thursday through Sunday with the White Sox.
Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich. Beacon Journal sports writer Ryan Lewis contributed to this report.
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