Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Slade Cecconi Debuts vs Cincinnati Reds After Trade

Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier made his season debut with the ACL Reds following surgery on a torn UCL in his left thumb, with plans to continue his rehab before potentially playing for High-A Dayton or Double-A Chattanooga. Former Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin has transitioned to pitching and debuted in the Arizona Complex League for the Cleveland Guardians, showcasing a fastball reaching 95.9 mph in a scoreless inning. The Cleveland Guardians debuted Slade Cecconi, acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Josh Naylor, as a starting pitcher in their rotation following an injury to Ben Lively; Cecconi pitched five innings with three runs allowed and eight strikeouts, showing promise despite a high ERA in prior appearances. Cecconi's addition offers the Guardians a short-term rotation option as he works to establish value in Cleveland, while the team adjusts its lineup and rotation in response to recent injuries and roster changes. These developments highlight both teams' strategic moves to bolster pitching depth and player development for the ongoing season.