Guardians Pitcher Dealing with Forearm Injury Gets Crucial Update

Cleveland reliever Hunter Gaddis undergoes tests, receives positive news about his injury status.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Hunter Gaddis has been dealing with tightness in his forearm during spring training. The team has provided an update, stating that Gaddis' imaging tests came back clean and he will be reassessed on Thursday before beginning to build back up.

Why it matters

Gaddis has established himself as a reliable reliever in the Guardians' bullpen, picking up 3 saves and posting a 3.11 ERA in 2025. With closer Emmanuel Clase currently suspended, Gaddis is expected to play a key role in the Guardians' bullpen in 2026 as they aim to return to the playoffs.

The details

Gaddis experienced the forearm tightness after his spring training debut on Friday. The team said the imaging tests 'came back clean' and Gaddis will be reassessed on Thursday before beginning to ramp up his activity again. Gaddis has pitched for the Guardians since 2022 and has 10 career regular season wins.

  • Gaddis experienced forearm tightness after his spring training debut on Friday, March 3, 2026.
  • The Guardians announced the results of Gaddis' imaging tests on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Gaddis will be reassessed on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Hunter Gaddis

A relief pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians who has established himself as a reliable bullpen arm, picking up 3 saves and posting a 3.11 ERA in 2025.

Emmanuel Clase

The Guardians' closer who is currently serving a suspension from Major League Baseball and under investigation for allegedly rigging pitches during games.

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What they’re saying

“Hunter Gaddis had some mild forearm tightness coming out his spring debut on Friday. He underwent imaging that 'came back clean,' Stephen Vogt said. Will be reassessed Thursday and then begin to build back up.”

— Tim Stebbins, MLB.com reporter

“I've focused a lot on my body this offseason. Just trying to be in the best shape I could be going into another long season. ...I feel like I did pretty good with it. Ready to get going.”

— Hunter Gaddis

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