Guardians set to designate Gabriel Arias for assignment amid struggles

The Cleveland Guardians plan to designate Gabriel Arias for assignment following a poor performance on August 2 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arias committed an error contributing to a three-run homer and struck out twice. His season wRC+ stands at 85, with notable deficiencies in making contact with pitches and a high groundball rate. The move coincides with the expected call-up of top prospect Angel Genao for the game on August 5. Arias's defensive reliability has been questioned, and his departure opens up options for Genao in the lineup.

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