Guardians Adjust Pitching Rotation and Demote Two Hitters

The Guardians have made their first rotation change of the season by moving right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen, as announced by manager Stephen Vogt. This decision allows Foster Griffin, a recent acquisition, to take Cecconi's spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming game against the Mets.

Cecconi has started 21 games this season, recording a 4.78 ERA over 107 1/3 innings, with a strikeout percentage of 17.8% and a walk rate of 7.4%. His performance has declined recently, particularly in July, where he allowed 19 runs in 17 innings across four starts. This marks the first adjustment to the Guardians' starting rotation, which has remained unchanged throughout the year.

In addition to Cecconi's move, the Guardians have optioned Kyle Manzardo and David Fry to Triple-A Columbus. This is Fry's first demotion since his MLB debut in May 2023, while Manzardo has been part of the active roster since the start of the 2025 season. Both players have struggled this year, prompting the team to bring in Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe to strengthen the lineup.