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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Avoids arbitration with Cleveland
Sam Hentges (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $1.337 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.Hentges is set to miss the entire 2025 campaign after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder in September. His new contract will ensure he remains with the Guardians organization for the duration of his rehab process, and the 28-year-old will look to return for the start of 2026.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Slated for shoulder surgery
Sam Hentges will undergo surgery on Sept. 18 to repair the capsule and labrum in his left shoulder, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.Hentges is expected to need 12-to-14 months to recover, so it's unlikely he'll be ready to pitch in a game until 2026. The lefty has been excellent since being moved to a full-time relief role in 2022, posting a 2.93 ERA and 155:42 K:BB over 138 innings. Hentges is making $1.16 million in 2024 and will be eligible for salary arbitration for a second time this offseason.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Moved to 60-day IL
The Cleveland Guardians transferred Sam Hentges (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.Hentges has been on the shelf since July 12 due to left shoulder swelling and was removed from his rehab assignment Aug. 9 with soreness in the shoulder. The move to the 60-day IL means that Hentges won't be eligible to return until Sept. 10. Anthony Gose was called up from Triple-A Columbus to take Hentges' spot on the 40-man roster.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Pulled off rehab assignment
Sam Hentges has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to renewed soreness in his left shoulder, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.Hentges had made four rehab appearances, but in his last one he allowed three runs without recording an out. The left-hander will be re-examined by doctors to determine the next steps in his recovery, but it sounds as if the Cleveland Guardians aren't expecting the reliever to be available any time soon. Hentges has been on the 15-day injured list since July 12.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Starting rehab assignment
Sam Hentges (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Hentges will throw in a game for the first time since being placed on the 15-day injured list July 12 with shoulder inflammation. It's unclear how many rehab outings Hentges will need before rejoining the Cleveland Guardians bullpen, but he should be expected back sometime in mid-August.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: On IL with shoulder swelling
The Cleveland Guardians placed Sam Hentges on the 15-day injured list Friday due to left shoulder inflammation, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Hentges has appeared in 25 games after missing the first month of the season and owns a 3.04 ERA with nine holds across 23.2 innings. However, he'll be shelved until at least late July due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Xzavion Curry was recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Back from paternity leave
The Cleveland Guardians activated Sam Hentges from the paternity leave list Thursday.Hentges missed a series against the Rangers while spending time with his growing family. He'll be back in the Guardians' bullpen for their weekend set versus the Twins.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Goes on paternity leave
The Cleveland Guardians placed Sam Hentges on the paternity list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.Hentges will likely miss the entire three-game set against the Rangers before rejoining the club this weekend for its series versus the Twins. Peter Strzelecki was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will assume Hentges' spot in Cleveland's bullpen.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Rejoins big-league bullpen
The Cleveland Guardians activated Sam Hentges (finger) from the 15-day injured list Monday.Cleveland optioned right-hander Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Columbus to clear room in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster for Hentges, who opened the season on the IL with left middle finger inflammation. Hentges was added back to the 26-man active roster after he wrapped up a stellar six-appearance rehab assignment between Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron in which he struck out seven and allowed just five baserunners over 6.2 scoreless frames. He posted a 3.61 ERA and gathered 15 holds over 56 appearances with the big club in 2023 and should slot back in as a key part of the bridge to close Emmanuel Clase.
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Guardians' Sam Hentges: Beginning rehab at Double-A
Sam Hentges (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.Hentges began facing hitters earlier this week, and he's now ready to get into game action. He dealt with a swollen finger during spring training and has been out for over a month. Once he's ready to join the major-league roster, he'll be tasked with joining a competitive group that is second in the majors with a 2.29 bullpen ERA.
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