Sewald needed to be added to the 40-man roster, so the Guardians designated RHP Pedro Avila for assignment to make room for the veteran reliever. However, Cleveland has officially retained Avila after he cleared waivers earlier on Wednesday. The Guardians officially outrighted him to the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A), where he'll remain.

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The Guardians have sent reliever Pedro Avila outright to Triple-A Columbus, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. Cleveland had designated him for assignment a week ago when they signed Paul Sewald. Avila has been outrighted once before in his career, which gives him the right to elect minor league free agency.

The Cleveland Guardians and Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced a multiyear extension of the food and beverage contract at Progressive Field, extending their partnership through the 2036 season.

Dylan Cease is a two-time Cy Young vote receiver. Lou Trivino is a former closer who has missed the last two seasons following Tommy John surgery.

Eric Wedge, who managed Cleveland for seven seasons, was named manager of the Double-A Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday.

According to multiple reports, including MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Guardians and Sewald agreed to a 1-year deal worth $7 million guaranteed. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2026 season worth $10 million (or a $1 million buyout if both sides agree to part ways).

Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt sat down with News 5 sports anchor Carly Mascitti to talk about Cleveland’s offseason and what to expect in 2025.

The transaction, announced by the Guardians on X, also includes the transfer of international bonus pool space to Toronto.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Myles Straw, a Gold Glove centerfielder for Cleveland in 2022, is a Guardian no more. Straw, 30, was traded to Toronto Friday for a player to be named later. He only played 7 games for Cleveland last season, spending most of the year at AAA Columbus.

Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.