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Sabrowski

It’s an encouraging update, which likely takes surgical options off the table for now, after Sabrowski hit the injured list with elbow inflammation earlier this week. It’s not hyperbolic to say that he’s been one of the best relief pitchers in baseball for the last two years. There is no timetable for his return yet.

Elbow inflammation is always a concern, it’s more concerning from a pitcher that missed three months because of elbow issues, and Sabrowski did just that to begin 2026. The left-hander will miss at least two weeks, but this seems likely to be a longer stint on the injured list. It’s a big loss for the Guardians, as Sabrowski has been one of the best relievers in baseball with 17 holds and a 1.71 ERA over 21 innings.

Sabrowski has been one of the most effective high-leverage arms in baseball over the past three seasons with a microscopic 1.65 ERA and 81/30 K/BB ratio across 54 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old lefty has allowed just four runs with a 20/5 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings while becoming the first reliever to reach double-digit holds this season.

Sabrowski comes off the 60-day IL after missing over three months with his elbow injury. He’ll be a middle-inning option for the Cleveland bullpen now that he’s healthy enough to compete in such a role.

It’s merely a procedural move to free up a spot on Cleveland’s 40-man roster. The 27-year-old lefty remains out indefinitely with left elbow inflammation.

Sabrowski has already gotten an anti-inflammatory injection to deal with his elbow pain, but there is no timeline yet for his return.

The left-hander will be out of action with no estimate on when he’ll be able to return. When healthy, Sabrowski is expected to be a middle-inning relief option.

The 26-year-old Sabrowski was making his sixth big-league appearance. He’s up to 10 scoreless innings with a 13/3 K/BB after this one. Emmanuel Clase had pitched the last two days, so the Guardians might have turned to Cade Smith had there been a save situation after eight innings tonight. However, since it was a four-run game, Sabrowski got to finish.

Sabrowski was called up prior to Wednesday’s game against the Royals. The 26-year-old lefty posted a respectable 3.51 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 79/32 K/BB ratio across 48 2/3 innings (36 appearances) this season between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus.