Guardians designate Gabriel Arias for assignment, promote shortstop Angel Genao
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians announced the designation of Gabriel Arias for assignment on August 5, 2026. This move opens a roster spot for 22-year-old shortstop Angel Genao, who is the team's No. 2 prospect. Genao has performed well in the minors this season, boasting a.299 batting average with 11 home runs. The Guardians hope Genao can enhance an offense that has struggled, sitting 28th in the majors. The adjustment aims to improve the team's infield and offensive output moving forward.
- •Gabriel Arias designated for assignment by the Guardians.
- •Angel Genao promoted from the minors to take his roster spot.
- •Genao is the Guardians' No. 2-ranked prospect and has a.299 average this season.
- •Cleveland's offense ranks 28th in the majors with 109 runs.
- •The move is aimed at providing an offensive spark.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Why Guardians DFA'd Gabriel Arias for top shortstop prospect
"Cleveland is making a roster adjustment in the infield.
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