Cleveland Guardians place Angel Martinez on IL, Petey Halpin called up

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Cleveland Guardians place Angel Martinez on IL, Petey Halpin called up
Summary

The Cleveland Guardians announced on June 13, 2026, that Angel Martinez has been placed on the injured list due to a non-displaced foot fracture. Martinez was having a successful season with 11 home runs and 9 steals. In response, the Guardians have called up Petey Halpin from the minors. Halpin will likely platoon with Stuart Fairchild in center field, as the team may be cautious about letting Kahlil Watson debut just yet. Martinez's recovery time is expected to be 6-12 weeks, likely sidelining him until late August.

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  • Angel Martinez suffered a non-displaced foot fracture.
  • Guardians placed Martinez on the injured list on June 13, 2026.
  • Petey Halpin has been called up to the major league team.
  • Martinez's recovery could take 6-12 weeks, potentially until late August.
  • Halpin may share time in center field with Stuart Fairchild.
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  • 9:19 PMYahoo SportsGuardians outfielder Angel Martinez placed on IL with foot injury
  • 9:04 PMYahoo SportsGuardians News: Angel Martinez on IL, Petey Halpin Called Up
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The Guardians placed Angel Martinez on the 10-day injured list and recalled Petey Halpin from Triple-A Columbus.

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