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Guardians Promote Prospect Angel Genao, Designate Gabriel Arias

José Ramírez's lingering left-wrist soreness opened a roster spot that Cleveland filled with a switch-hitting prospect to try to boost a struggling offense.

Aug 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Gabriel Arias (13) fields a ground ball in the second inning against the New York Mets at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians infielder Angel Genao against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Guardians recalled 22-year-old Angel Genao from Triple-A and started him at third base batting ninth in his major-league debut on Wednesday.
  • Cleveland designated infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment to open the roster spot, starting a waiver window that could lead to his claim, release, or outright to the minors.
  • Genao is the club's No. 2 prospect who hit .300/.401/.474 across Double-A and Triple-A this year and offers defensive experience at shortstop, third and second base.
  • The promotion came because José Ramírez is dealing with recurring soreness in the surgically repaired left wrist, leaving the team short on infield depth.
  • The move follows Cleveland's active trade-deadline changes and reflects the team's push to add internal offense and positional flexibility while it chases a playoff spot.