Cleveland Guardians promote Jace LaViolette to Double‑A Akron RubberDucks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians announced the promotion of Jace LaViolette to the Akron RubberDucks on August 9, 2026. The move follows a successful six-game stretch for LaViolette, during which he improved his plate discipline and demonstrated his power by hitting.381 with three home runs. This is a significant step in LaViolette's development after overcoming a late-season injury and addressing his earlier strikeout issues. He will now continue his progression in Double‑A after hitting 19 home runs in the current season.
- •Jace LaViolette promoted to Double‑A Akron RubberDucks on August 9, 2026.
- •He hit.381 with a.435 on-base percentage in his last six games.
- •LaViolette reduced his strikeouts to about one per game during this stretch.
- •He has 19 home runs this season before the promotion.
- •The promotion rewards his offensive improvements and growth.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jace LaViolette promoted to Double‑A by the Cleveland Guardians
"The Guardians promoted Jace LaViolette to Double‑A after a strong six‑game run highlighted by improved discipline and continued power.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MiLB•Aug 5, 2026, 3:21 AMMets Release Controversial Outfielder During Guardians Series
- MiLB•Aug 3, 2026, 12:51 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies slam past Pensacola, 5-3
- MiLB•Jul 29, 2026, 8:20 PMAngels End Experiment, Unconditionally Release Alek Manoah
- MLB•Aug 10, 2026, 3:01 PMAmerican League East Could Make History If Blue Jays Or Orioles Make Postseason
- MLB•Aug 10, 2026, 2:00 PMMets ride a good week into the bad place for series with Braves
BaseballMLB•Aug 10, 2026, 1:18 PMWill another lefty pitcher push the Guardians to the top?
