Guardians Pitching Staff Depleted by New Injuries

The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff has been hit by injuries, including Andrew Walters being placed back on the injured list with a strained right lat shortly after activation. Starter Ben Lively is out for the season after elbow surgery, and Slade Cecconi recently experienced groin tightness but is expected to return soon without a stint on the injured list. To address these pitching challenges, the Guardians have called up relievers like Nic Enright and are stretching Joey Cantillo in Triple-A for a potential starting role. The team also reacquired former top prospect Nolan Jones from Colorado, but he continues to struggle offensively with a high strikeout rate. These setbacks have put additional pressure on the Guardians, who are seeking greater consistency ahead of their series against the Dodgers. Manager Stephen Vogt remains optimistic but acknowledges the need for more stability in the rotation.