Overview
- The Guardians agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with right-hander Colin Holderman, according to multiple reports.
- Holderman, 30, was non-tendered by Pittsburgh after a 2025 season affected by a knee sprain and thumb inflammation that accompanied a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances.
- Cleveland selected 24-year-old Peyton Pallette in the major-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft and must keep him on the MLB roster all season or offer him back to the White Sox, paying $100,000 with a $50,000 return if he is sent back.
- The club also added Jack Carey in the Triple-A phase for $12,000 with no MLB roster restrictions and previously signed Connor Brogdon to a one-year deal.
- After these additions, the 40-man roster is at capacity as manager Stephen Vogt continues to prioritize expanding bullpen depth.