Overview
- Jose Ramirez remains at home recovering from right ankle, heel and bruised forearm injuries after opting out of the All-Star Game.
- Steven Kwan is day to day following an anti-inflammatory injection in his sore right wrist and has missed consecutive games.
- The Guardians promoted Triple-A hitting coach Junior Betances to the major league staff to replace Jason Esposito.
- Reliever Nic Enright was added to the 26-man roster before Friday’s game to take the place of Paul Sewald, who returned to the injured list with a shoulder strain.
- GM Mike Chernoff said the front office will evaluate every opportunity to buy or sell assets as the July 31 deadline approaches.