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Cleveland Guardians reassign George Valera to Triple-A after DFA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:20 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Cleveland Guardians reassign George Valera to Triple-A after DFA
Summary

The Cleveland Guardians have updated that outfielder George Valera cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. This move allowed Gabriel Arias to return from the 60-day injured list. Valera, a former top prospect, struggled early in the 2026 season with a low OPS and high strikeout rate. The Guardians expressed hope he could reclaim a spot on the major league roster if he improves his performance. Valera is set to return to Triple-A Columbus shortly.

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  • •George Valera cleared waivers after being designated for assignment.
  • •Valera struggled with a.534 OPS in the 2026 season.
  • •Cleveland DFA'd Valera to reinstate Gabriel Arias from injury.
  • •Valera will rejoin Triple-A Columbus this week.
  • •Manager Stephen Vogt expressed desire for Valera's return to the big league.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Give George Valera Update After DFA
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The Cleveland Guardians give an update on George Valera, one week after he was designated for assignment.

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