Erik Sabrowski
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June 20, 2026
Returns in low-leverage spot
Sabrowski allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Astros.
Analysis
Sabrowski entered in the eighth inning with the Guardians down 7-3. He's emerged as a trusted arm in high-leverage situations but was given a low-leverage spot in first appearance after coming off the injured list earlier Friday. When he went on the IL on May 20 with left elbow inflammation, Sabrowski had a 1.17 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 13 walks over 21 innings.
June 19, 2026
Activated from injured list
The Guardians activated Sabrowski (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Sabrowski was sidelined for just over three weeks with left elbow inflammation and will rejoin the club in Houston. Before landing on the IL, the 28-year-old was off to a terrific start, posting a 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB through 21 innings. Cleveland optioned Will Dion to Triple-A Columbus in order to make room for Sabrowski on the active roster.
June 18, 2026
Begins rehab assignment
Sabrowski (elbow) allowed two unearned runs and one walk while striking out two over a hitless two-thirds of an inning for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.
Analysis
Sabrowski kicked off a rehab assignment with the RubberDucks, his first game action since landing on the 15-day injured list May 26 with inflammation in his left elbow. Before the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told Zach Sweet of MLB.com that the club will review how the left-hander comes through the appearance before determining next steps.
June 15, 2026
Ready for rehab assignment
Sabrowski (elbow) joined High-A Lake County on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Sabrowski didn't end up pitching Sunday after Lake County's game against West Michigan got rained out, but he'll likely be on the pitching schedule for the affiliate's next contest Tuesday. The southpaw reliever has been on the shelf since May 25 due to elbow inflammation and is expected to make multiple appearances in the minors before rejoining the Cleveland bullpen. Despite not recording any saves over his 25 appearances on the season while Cade Smith has been locked in as the Guardians' closer, Sabrowski has been an underrated fantasy asset; the 28-year-old sports a 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB and has collected two wins and 18 holds across 21 innings.