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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Booted from 40-man roster
The Cleveland Guardians designated Jhonkensy Noel for assignment Wednesday.The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Justin Bruihl. Noel has slugged 19 home runs across 351 plate appearances at the major-league level, but that's come with a .193/.242/.401 batting line, 32.8 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate. That said, he's just 24 years, and with his power potential, Noel should interest via trade or waivers.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Goes deep in win
Jhonkensy Noel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.Noel turned on a Tarik Skubal changeup in the fourth inning, sending the ball 411 feet into the seats in left field. It was the second homer this week for Big Christmas and third in 12 appearances since being recalled from the minors as part of September roster expansion. Noel is part of a rotation in right field along with C.J. Kayfus and Nolan Jones.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Adds insurance
Jhonkensy Noel hit a pinch-hit home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.Noel entered as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning and blasted his fourth home run, giving the Cleveland Guardians a two-run cushion. It was his second home run since being called up when rosters expanded at the beginning of the month, and both have come against southpaws. Noel will likely continue to start against left-handers, but he hasn't shown much of a split advantage in 2025. Noel has a .412 OPS against lefties and a .451 OPS against righties.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Homers in three-hit night
Jhonkensy Noel went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.Noel opened up the scoring with an opposite-field home run off Garrett Crochet in the second inning. He would garner two more base knocks for his first three-hit game since August of last year and just his second multi-hit game this season. Noel will see opportunities against lefties down the stretch after slashing .246/.302/.667 against them during his major-league stint in 2024.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Moves up from Triple-A
The Cleveland Guardians recalled Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.Noel had a rough sophomore showing in the majors to start the season, hitting .140 with a 35:3 K:BB in 111 plate appearances before getting demoted in early June. He got a brief cup of coffee in July but has spent the bulk of the summer at Triple-A, slashing .273/.337/.493 with 12 home runs and a 26.6 percent strikeout rate in 61 games. The righty-hitting slugger should play primarily against southpaws down the stretch.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Back in minors
The Cleveland Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.Noel came up from Triple-A on Monday with Kyle Manzardo's move to the family medical emergency list, and the former will now head back to the minors following the latter's return. After turning a few heads with his impressive power in 2024, Noel has slashed just .140/.162/.215 with two home runs through 111 plate appearances in the big leagues this year.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Back with big club
The Cleveland Guardians recalled Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.Noel was sent down to Columbus a month ago after putting up an ugly .392 OPS and 31.8 percent strikeout rate over 107 plate appearances with Cleveland. He could be up with the big club for a brief spell, as Kyle Manzardo was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday and will be eligible for activation as soon as Thursday.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Demoted to Triple-A
The Cleveland Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.Noel was hitting .104 (5-for-48) with 18 strikeouts in 23 games since the start of May and has now lost his place on the big-league roster. The 23-year-old will likely need to right the ship with Columbus before getting another look with the Guardians this summer. Johnathan Rodriguez was called up in a corresponding move.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Sits against lefty Friday
Jhonkensy Noel was held out of Friday's starting lineup against Houston left-hander Colton Gordon.Noel, who has been the short side of a platoon in right field all season, found himself on the bench Friday while the left-handed-hitting Nolan Jones started instead. Noel is batting .109 (5-for-46) over 22 games since May 1 and is at .149 for the season.
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Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel: Slide continues
Jhonkensy Noel started in right field and went 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Reds.Noel's average slipped to .150 following his hitless day, and he has one hit over the last 23 at-bats. He's been part of a platoon in right field with Nolan Jones, but something may have to change soon. Cleveland Guardians right fielders rank last in batting average (.170), 29th in OPS (.517) and 29th in slugging (.288). Lane Thomas (wrist), who is expected to return in the coming days, could help alleviate the problem.
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