July 27, 2026 Updated July 28, 2026 7:14 am EDT
The Cleveland Guardians will aim to stop a five-game losing streak when visiting the Cincinnati Reds at 1:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42 ERA) will start for the Reds, who are 49-55 this season and fifth in the NL Central. Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60 ERA) is starting for the Guardians, who are 54-53 and second in the AL Central.
How to watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati RedsGuardians vs. Reds odds
Favorite Moneyline: Reds -165
Underdog Moneyline: Guardians +135
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reportsReds
Spencer Steer: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Matt McLain: 10 Day IL (Calf), Blake Dunn: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Finger), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Guardians
Shawn Armstrong: 15 Day IL (Leg)
Stats to know
Sal Stewart is hitting for a .253 BA, .329 OBP and .470 SLG with a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 10.2% walk rate. His OPS is .799 and he has scored 55 runs. In 450 plate appearances, he has hit 21 home runs and driven in 75 runs (4th in MLB). Stewart has been crafty on the base paths, recording 11 steals on 14 attempts.
In 381 plate appearances, Elly De La Cruz is hitting .278/.354/.506 with a .860 OPS and 18 steals on 24 attempts. He has hit 18 long balls, driven in 47 runs and scored 58 times.
Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter is slashing .282/.352/.447 this season with 11 home runs, 50 RBIs and an OPS of .800. He has a 14% strikeout rate and a 9.9% walk rate in 372 plate appearances, and he has scored 35 total runs. DeLauter has recorded five steals on seven attempts.
In 402 plate appearances, Brayan Rocchio has hit nine long balls, tallied 49 RBIs and scored 43 runs. He is batting .268/.328/.398 and has posted a 14.7% strikeout rate and a 6.7% walk rate. Rocchio has recorded 15 steals on 20 attempts.
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