The Cleveland Guardians optioned Franco Aleman to Triple-A and recalled a veteran pitcher.

The Cleveland Guardians are making move ahead of the team's series finale against the Minnesota Twins. On Sunday morning, the front office promoted veteran reliever Connor Brogdon to the major leagues, returning rookie Franco Aleman in the process.

While games don't necessarily fall solely on one player, right-handed rookie reliever Franco Aleman played a major role in the loss to the Twins. He entered in the third frame, going just 0.2 while giving up five hits, four earned runs and one walk

The Cleveland Guardians placed Slade Cecconi on the injured list and recalled Franco Aleman before their series against the Chicago White Sox.

After making a few moves to better the major league squad at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Cleveland Guardians had to option rookie right-handed reliever Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus. He had been performing well in the big leagues, though.

Checking in on Florida alumnus and Cleveland Guardians pitcher Franco Aleman and how he is doing in the 2026 MLB season.

The Cleveland Guardians needed extra help from the bullpen ahead of a tough weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. Promoting Franco Aleman and optioning Daniel Espino, Aleman impressed in his first big-league appearance in months.

Franco Aleman is back on the Cleveland Guardians MLB roster, while Daniel Espino has been optioned to Triple-A.

The Cleveland Guardians need bullpen help, and with reliever Franco Aleman still down in Triple-A Columbus, the front office should consider bringing up the talented prospect to help bolster the major league roster.