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March 31, 2026
Contributes to win
Hedges went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis
Hedges doubled to lead off the third inning and scored the Guardians' first run, then singled to open the seventh and score the team's second run. This was Hedges' season debut following a hand injury that cropped up toward the end of spring training. He'll operate as the primary backup at catcher to Bo Naylor.
March 30, 2026
Back in lineup Monday
Hedges (hand) will start at catcher and bat eighth against the Dodgers on Monday.
Analysis
Hedges sustained a hand injury toward the tail end of spring training, though X-rays came back negative. He's been cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut Monday, allowing Bo Naylor to take a breather after the former started in three of four games in the Guardians' opening series against the Mariners. Hedges appeared in 70 regular-season games for Cleveland in 2025 and slashed .161/.250/.277 with one steal, five home runs and 10 RBI in 180 plate appearances.
