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June 13, 2026
Bat showing life
Bailey went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.
Analysis
Bailey had a two-out, run-scoring single in the second inning to give the Guardians an early lead. The catcher has never been known for his offense, but his bat has come around of late with hits in three straight starts (5-for-12). Overall, Bailey is slashing .196/.236/.353 over 18 games in a Guardians uniform.
June 10, 2026
Idle for series finale
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
After a string of three straight starts behind the plate, Bailey will end up hitting the bench for a second consecutive game to close out the series with New York. Austin Hedges will get the nod at catcher over Bailey, who is batting .167/.196/.333 with one home run, four RBI and four runs in 17 games for Cleveland since being acquired from San Francisco on May 9.
June 9, 2026
Taking seat Tuesday
Bailey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis
Bailey started behind the dish for each of the Guardians' last three contests but will begin Tuesday's game on the bench. Austin Hedges will start at catcher and hit eighth as Cleveland looks to even the series.
