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• Guardians' George Valera: IL move official

  Rotowire Mar 25, 2026

  The Guardians placed Valera (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. The 25-year-old is beginning the season on the injured list due to a calf strain he suffered in early March. Valera was cleared for game action late in spring training, so he could begin a rehab assignment in short order.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Expected to start season on IL

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2026

  Valera (calf) is highly likely to start the regular season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. Valera has been dealing with a strained left calf since early March, and it looks like the issue will put him on the sidelines to start the regular season. The 25-year-old had been competing with the likes of Chase DeLauter and CJ Kayfus for a starting spot in the Cleveland outfield.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Adds running to rehab

  Rotowire Mar 18, 2026

  Valera (calf) began running Tuesday as part of his activity, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Valera had begun throwing and hitting earlier in the week, and the Guardians are hopeful he can return to game action in the coming days. Based on the calendar, there is some question whether Valera will be ready to go by Opening Day. Cleveland's outfield picture is unclear beyond Steven Kwan, and Valera is one of seven outfielders competing for three or four spots.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Not running yet

  Rotowire Mar 17, 2026

  Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Valera (calf) is feeling better but will not play for a few more days, MLB.com reports. Valera has what the manager termed is a "mild" calf strain. He's resumed hitting and throwing but is not yet running.

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• Guardians' George Valera: In mix for Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Feb 15, 2026

  Valera enters spring training under no restrictions and will compete for a spot on the 26-man roster, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Valera's previous three springs were marred by injuries, with two of them impacted by offseason rehab. He's had a normal offseason this year, and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt hopes to see the outfielder in a spring training game for the first time since he was named Cleveland's skipper prior to the 2024 season. Valera made his MLB debut in 2025, posting a .220/.333/.415 slash line with two home runs, five RBI and a 13:7 K:BB ratio over 16 contests down the stretch and into the postseason. He regularly started against right-handers and was often used as the No. 2 hitter. "He can manage an at-bat," Vogt said. "He makes great swing decisions. He's got power. He's just a good, good hitter." The 25-year-old will compete with current prospects Chase DeLauter and CJ Kayfus for a spot in the outfield/DH mix.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Taking seat against lefty

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2025

  Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Valera and fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. Johnathan Rodriguez will receive the start in right field in Valera's stead.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Swats second homer

  Rotowire Sep 25, 2025

  Valera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers. The 24-year-old rookie took Jack Flaherty deep in the third inning, giving Cleveland a 2-1 lead the team wouldn't relinquish. Valera has started five of six games against right-handed pitching since being added to the 28-man roster, four at DH and one in right field, and he's gone 8-for-33 (.242) with two doubles, two homers, five runs and five RBI.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Fills in for injured teammate

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2025

  Valera entered Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Tigers in the sixth inning after David Fry (face) was injured by a foul ball. Valera went 0-for-1 and finished the game as the designated hitter. Fry suffered the injury when he fouled off an attempted bunt and was struck in the face. He was eventually carted off the field, and Valera inherited a 2-2 count and was called out on strikes. The strikeout was charged to Fry. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt typically rotates bodies at DH -- Valera typically starts against right-handers when the manager isn't using that spot for a regular position player. The Guardians are scheduled to face right-hander Jack Flaherty on Wednesday.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Pops first career homer

  Rotowire Sep 21, 2025

  Valera went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Twins. Getting the start in right field and hitting seventh, Valera took Joe Ryan deep in the second inning, one of four Cleveland long balls off the right-hander in a 6-0 victory. It was Valera's first career big-league homer, and through his first 10 MLB games he's batting .269 (7-for-26) with two doubles, three runs, three RBI and a 4:9 BB:K.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Back on bench Monday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2025

  Valera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. Valera batted out of the two hole in the final two games of the Guardians' weekend series with the Rays, but he'll give way to Nolan Jones in right field and will hit the bench Monday. Since getting called up from Triple-A Columbus last week, Valera has gone 3-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored through his first five big-league games.

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• Guardians' George Valera: MLB debut on tap

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2025

  The Guardians are expected to call up Valera from Triple-A Columbus prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox, SI.com reports. An international signee for the Guardians in 2017, Valera will finally reach the big leagues after eight-plus seasons in the organization. The 24-year-old had been regarded as one of the Guardians' top position prospects at various points during his time in the organization, but his star had dimmed after injuries had slowed his ascent through the farm system. Valera has had two separate stints on Columbus' injured list this season, but the outfielder has been productive when available, slashing .255/.346/.457 with three home runs over 107 plate appearances. Valera will bolster the Guardians' depth in the outfield, but he's unlikely to find his way to regular playing time while he's up with the big club.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Back from knee injury

  Rotowire Jun 6, 2025

  Valera (knee) was reinstated from Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list Tuesday, SI.com reports. The 24-year-old missed the start of the season while recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon, but he's been fully cleared after completing a 10-game rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Valera had a .789 OPS with 17 homers in 90 contests for Columbus last year, and he's gone 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts in his first three Triple-A games of 2025.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Beginning rehab assignment

  Rotowire May 15, 2025

  Valera (knee) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Thursday, SI.com reports. Valera is returning from a ruptured patellar tendon that has kept him sidelined since last September. He'll likely get plenty of time to find a rhythm at the dish and then begin his season at Triple-A Columbus when activated.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Taking batting practice

  Rotowire Feb 26, 2025

  Valera (knee) began taking batting practice this week. After several weeks of throwing and running, Valera cleared a major hurdle by participating in batting practice. He is recovering from surgery to repair his right patellar tendon, and barring any setbacks, he should be cleared to begin defensive drills in early March.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Will undergo surgery on right knee

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2024

  Valera was diagnosed with a patellar tendon rupture in his right knee Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Valera was placed on Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list Friday due to what was initially listed as a right knee strain, but further tests revealed a more serious injury. He will undergo surgery Wednesday, and the expected recovery window is 6-to-9 months. The 23-year-old will finish his season in Triple-A with a slash line of .248/.337/.452 with six stolen bases, 17 home runs and 50 RBI across 374 plate appearances.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Goes on IL

  Rotowire Sep 13, 2024

  Valera was placed on Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list Friday due to a right knee strain. Valera has been mostly able to avoid injuries this year after losing significant time in 2023 to various ailments. He's struggled to a .248/.337/.452 slash line and a 27.0 strikeout rate over 90 games while playing the whole year at Triple-A. He'll miss at least a week, but if the knee issue is even a moderate concern, he figures to be shut down for the year.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Opens season on shelf

  Rotowire Apr 3, 2024

  Triple-A Columbus placed Valera (hamstring) on its 7-day injured list Friday. The outfield prospect suffered a strained hamstring early in spring training and is still working his way back from the injury, so he'll be inactive for the early part of the minor-league season. Valera, 23, slashed .211/.343/.375 with 10 home runs and one stolen base in 312 plate appearances for Columbus a season ago.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Strains hamstring

  Rotowire Feb 24, 2024

  Valera is expected to miss a few weeks due to a strained hamstring, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. The timeline suggests Valera could miss time following spring training. Valera also missed time last season due to hamstring and wrist injuries, but he played 73 games for Triple-A Columbus and slashed .211/.343/.375 over 256 at-bats with 10 home runs and 35 RBI.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Finishing up suspension

  Rotowire Jul 18, 2023

  Valera will serve the final game of a six-game suspension Tuesday for Triple-A Columbus, Guardians Prospective reports. Valera got into a dispute with an opposing catcher during an at-bat in a July 6 game at Nashville, which turned ugly with Valera eventually trying to throw punches while being restrained. It's been a year to forget thus far for the 22-year-old outfielder, as he has dealt with wrist and hamstring injuries while slashing .187/.319/.227 in 21 games for the Clippers.

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• Guardians' George Valera: Rehabbing in Arizona

  Rotowire Jun 7, 2023

  Valera (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's Arizona Complex League game versus the Rockies' affiliate. Valera has progressed to rehab games in Arizona just a couple weeks after landing on the injured list for the second time this season. The outfield prospect may need a few more games in the ACL before rejoining the Triple-A Columbus lineup, where he'll look to stay healthy for an extended stretch.

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