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Cleveland Guardians provide update on Slade Cecconi amid playoff push

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Cleveland Guardians provide update on Slade Cecconi amid playoff push

Summary

The Cleveland Guardians announced on August 25 that Slade Cecconi began a rehab assignment due to right arm fatigue. The starting pitcher had been sidelined since August 7 and is expected to rejoin the rotation shortly as MLB rosters expand on September 1. The Guardians currently hold a 67-66 record, one game above.500 and in contention for an AL Wild Card spot. They are 2.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. Cecconi has made 21 starts this season, pitching 110.1 innings with a 5.07 ERA before his injury.

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Status Watch

•Cleveland is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
•Cecconi has been on the injured list since August 7.
•He began a rehab assignment on August 25.
•Cleveland has a current record of 67-66.
•The team is 2.5 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central.

Latest Updates

7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Quietly Announced Slade Cecconi News During Angels Series

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The Cleveland Guardians are quietly one of the best teams in MLB right now. Perhaps it’s a benefit of a soft pocket in their schedule, but the Guardians are 8-2 in their last 10 games and one game above .500 with a 67-66 record, which is good for an AL Wild Card spot, and Cleveland […] The post Cleveland Guardians Quietly Announced Slade Cecconi News During Angels Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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