April 16, 2026Updated 11:17 am EDT
The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Progressive Field, at 6:10 p.m. ET. Parker Messick (2-0, 0.51 ERA) gets the start for the Guardians, who are 10-9 this season and second in the AL Central. Shane Baz (0-1, 4.50 ERA) is expected to start for the Orioles, who are 9-9 and third in the AL East.
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Injury reportsGuardians
Gabriel Arias: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Andrew Walters: 15 Day IL (Lat)
Orioles
Jackson Holliday: 10 Day IL (Finger), Heston Kjerstad: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Adley Rutschman: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Dietrich Enns: 15 Day IL (Foot), Keegan Akin: 15 Day IL (Groin), Andrew Kittredge: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Zach Eflin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Mountcastle: 60 Day IL (Foot fracture), Yaramil Hiraldo: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jordan Westburg: 60 Day IL (Ucl), Colin Selby: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler O’Neill: 7 Day IL (Illness)
Stats to know
Jose Ramirez is hitting for a .205 BA, .301 OBP and .384 SLG with a 13.3% strikeout rate and a 12% walk rate. His OPS is .685 and he has scored nine runs. In 83 plate appearances, he has hit three home runs and driven in eight runs. Ramirez has been crafty on the base paths, recording eight steals on eight attempts.
In 67 plate appearances, Chase DeLauter has hit five long balls (12th in MLB), tallied 12 RBIs and scored nine runs. He is batting .259/.343/.586 and has posted a 16.4% strikeout rate and an 11.9% walk rate.
Gunnar Henderson has hit six home runs this season, which ranks 6th in MLB. He has also tallied 13 RBIs and has scored 13 runs. In 86 plate appearances, he has recorded a .221 BA, .302 OBP and .519 SLG with a 9.3% walk rate and a 27.9% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording four steals on five attempts.
In 85 plate appearances, Taylor Ward has posted a 20% strikeout rate and an 11.8% walk rate while slashing .301/.388/.438 with no home runs, eight RBIs and nine runs scored. He has stolen one base on two attempts.
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