CLEVELAND — The Guardians made moves at the MLB trade deadline in an effort to improve, but whether they actually begin playing better remains to be seen. Their next chance will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, against the New York Mets.
By falling 6-2 in their interleague series opener against the Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Guardians (57-57) lost for the ninth time in 12 games. The silver lining is the Chicago White Sox (59-53) also lost on Aug. 4 and remained just three games ahead of the Guardians in the American League Central Division standings.
First pitch for part two of Guardians versus Mets (48-66) is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. at Progressive Field. Check back here for updates throughout the game:
Below is some pregame information.
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs. Mets starting pitchers
The right-handed Tanner Bibee (4-11, 3.81 ERA) is set to start for the Guardians opposite Mets righty Christian Scott (3-3, 2.99 ERA).
Guardians expected to promote highly touted prospect Angel Genao
The Guardians are planning to call up switch-hitting shortstop Angel Genao from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on Aug. 5, a source confirmed.
Genao is ranked 39th on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list. He is the No. 2-ranked prospect in Cleveland’s farm system, according to MLB Pipeline, trailing only Ralphy Velazquez.
Guardians lineup today vs. Mets
The Guardians’ lineup on Aug. 5 will be posted here when it’s official.
Mets lineup today vs. Guardians
The Mets’ lineup on Aug. 5 will be posted here when it’s official.
What did Guardians do at MLB trade deadline?
Here is a recap of the trades the Guardians executed shortly before the trade deadline expired at 6 p.m. Aug. 3:
- Aug. 1:
- Acquired RHP Craig Yoho and OF Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for C Bo Naylor and RHP Codi Heuer
- Aug. 3:
- Acquired OF Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for C Jacob Cozart
- DesignatedINF Juan Brito for assignment
- Acquired LHP Foster Griffinfrom the Washington Nationals in exchange for LHP Will Dion, LHP Josh Hartle, RHP Kendeglys Virguez and OF Nick Mitchell
- Acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowefrom the Cincinnati Reds in exchange forRHP Alejandro Rivera
- SentINF Juan Brito to the Reds for cash
- Transferred RHP Shawn Armstrongto the 60-day Injured List to make room for Lowe on the 40-man
- Optioned OF/C David Fry and 1B Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus
- Aug. 4:
- Optioned RHP Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus
Where to watch Guardians game tonight on TV
The Aug. 5 game between the Guardians and Mets will be televised by Guardians TV.
How can I listen to Guardians vs Mets on radio?
The local radio broadcast of Guardians vs. Mets can be heard on WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) and WARF (1350-AM, Spanish broadcast).
American League Central Division standings
These were the American League Central Division standings entering games played on Aug. 5:
- White Sox (59-53) —
- Guardians (57-57) 3 GB
- Twins (56-58) 4 GB
- Tigers (55-58) 4.5 GB
- Royals (47-67) 13 GB
Who do the Guardians play next? Foster Griffin set to debut for Cleveland
The Guardians are slated to host the Mets in the series finale at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Progressive Field. All-Star starting pitcher Foster Griffin, whom the Guardians acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline, is scheduled to pitch against the Mets on Aug. 6 and thereby make his Cleveland debut.
Then the Guardians are scheduled to visit the first-place White Sox from Aug. 7-9 and the Detroit Tigers from Aug. 11-13.
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