Cleveland Guardians' Slade Cecconi revitalizes season with Patrick Bailey's help
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Slade Cecconi of the Cleveland Guardians has turned his season around after a rocky start. Following a trade for catcher Patrick Bailey on May 9, Cecconi recorded a 2.55 ERA over his last nine games, improving from an initial 6.15 ERA in his first eight starts. The partnership has been pivotal, as Cecconi replaced a sweeper with a slider, enhancing his pitching repertoire. His next appearance is set for July 2 against the Chicago White Sox in a crucial matchup.
- •Cecconi had a 6.15 ERA before Bailey joined the team.
- •He has posted a 2.55 ERA in nine starts since the trade.
- •Cecconi's next start is scheduled for July 2 against the White Sox.
- •The Guardians are currently competing in a tight division race.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — How Patrick Bailey and a new slider turned around Slade Cecconi's 2026
"Slade Cecconi had a brutal start to the season, but the swapping of one pitch and a catcher has revitalized his 2026 outlook.
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