Cleveland Guardians promote Cooper Ingle to MLB roster ahead of Mariners series

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Cleveland Guardians promote Cooper Ingle to MLB roster ahead of Mariners series
Summary

The Cleveland Guardians have officially recalled their No. 3 prospect, Cooper Ingle, to join the MLB roster. This decision coincides with the start of their homestand against the Seattle Mariners. Ingle has been a standout performer in the Minors, hitting.284 with 12 home runs this season. He will make his MLB debut as the designated hitter, batting fifth in the lineup. To accommodate Ingle, the Guardians designated outfielder Stuart Fairchild for assignment after a short stint with the team.

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By the Numbers
  • Cooper Ingle joins the Guardians' roster on June 26, 2026.
  • He leads with a.284 batting average and 12 home runs in the Minors.
  • Ingle will debut as designated hitter against the Mariners.
  • Stuart Fairchild has been designated for assignment after 14 games.
Latest Updates
  • 10:05 AMYahoo SportsCooper Ingle makes MLB debut, added to struggling Guardians lineup
  • 10:07 PMYahoo SportsCooper Ingle becomes 9th player this season to make big-league debut for Cleveland
  • 8:38 PMYahoo SportsCleveland Guardians Make Cooper Ingle News Official
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Cooper Ingle has been one of the top offensive performers in Cleveland's farm system this season, but there wasn't an opportunity to call him up due to an abundance of catchers at the big-league level. Ingle made his major league debut on Friday night when the Guardians faced the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year old Ingle batted fifth and was in the designated hitter spot after he was called up from Triple-A Columbus.

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Cooper Ingle committed to a nutrition program and began focusing on the between-the-games work. A few months later, he got the call to the majors.

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The Cleveland Guardians have officially called up their No. 3 prospect Cooper Ingle.

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