Gabriel Arias
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March 6, 2026
Returns to Guardians lineup
Arias (back) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Friday's Cactus League contest versus the Angels.
Analysis
Arias missed the past week of action with lower-back spasms, but he's ready to go now. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-9 with a double and is projected to be the Guardians' primary shortstop during the upcoming season.
March 1, 2026
Scratched with back issue
Arias was scratched from Sunday's split-squad lineup against the Diamondbacks due to lower-back spasms, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Arias was penciled in to start at shortstop and bat cleanup, but he'll instead get some time to rest. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-9 with a double and five strikeouts through his first four spring training games and is expected to open the campaign as Cleveland's primary shortstop.
