Bieber was scratched from his scheduled rehab start with Double-A Akron on June 6 and did not throw for a week while doctors and trainers worked with him to determine his next steps. A bullpen session could be on the horizon for the 30-year-old former Cy Young Award winner who had reconstructive elbow surgery in April of 2024.

The Guardians are 4-6 in their last 10 games and are coming off of an 11-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds (35-34) on Wednesday. Right-hander Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.86 ERA) will start on the mound for them on Friday night against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo (4-4, 3.31 ERA).

Once a deep component of the Cleveland Guardians organization, the number of quality middle infield prospects is now reduced.

Instagram artist Emily Morgan created her own redesign of the Cleveland Guardians logo. Do you think the Guards should adopt it?

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Logan Gilbert (1-1, 2.37 ERA) is the type of player that playoff teams rely on. The 28-year-old notched a 3.23 ERA in 33 starts last season, a 3.73 ERA across 32 starts in 2023, and a 3.20 ERA over 32 starts in 2022.

The Guardians currently rank 30th in MLB with a wRC+ of 43 (with a wRC+ of 100 being league average). As a group, Cleveland's right fielders have combined to hit .182/.232/.277 and an OPS of .509.

CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez and a struggling Guardians offense look to rebound from June 9's loss against the Cincinnati Reds June 10 at Progressive Field. Slade Cecconi (1-2, 4.87 ERA) is set to take the mound for the Guardians opposite Andrew Abbott (5-1, 2.18 ERA).

Will Benson's 1.658 OPS in five games against Cleveland is fueling Cincinnati's dominance in the Battle of Ohio.

Chase DeLauter, and C.J. Kayfus, have the the potential to provide a jolt to the struggling Cleveland Guardians offense.

SEATTLE — The Cleveland Guardians activated catcher Austin Hedges from the 7-day injured list prior to Friday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners.