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Stephan

The 29-year-old hurler is in the process of working his way back from Tommy John surgery after missing the entire 2024 season. He has struggled over 15 minor league appearances this season, posting a 9.22 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and a 15/9 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings. He’ll continue to build back up at Triple-A Columbus.

Stephan is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but he’ll do so on the 40-man roster. He could be an option for Cleveland by the end of 2025.

Stephan, who had Tommy John surgery in Mar. 2023, is expected to begin throwing bullpens in the coming weeks. He’s probably in line for a June return if things go as hoped.

Stephan is 12 months removed from his surgery, and it sounds like he might be back to help the Guardians pen in May or June.

Stephan is working his way back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last march. The 29-year-old isn’t likely to be ready for the regular season, but could help the loaded Cleveland bullpen at some point over the spring.

Stephan was placed on the 60-day injured prior to Thursday’s Opening Day contest and will miss the entire 2024 season.

Stephan underwent right elbow surgery earlier this month and is currently without a timetable to return. The 28-year-old righty was a key contributor to Cleveland’s high-leverage mix over the last few years.

Stephan has been a crucial part of the Guardians’ bullpen over the last three years, throwing at least 63 1/3 innings in each of the last three seasons with a 3.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 27.5 percent strikeout rate over that span. However, he experienced elbow discomfort early in the spring and when that persisted, it was determined that his UCL was not providing adequate stability, which caused more pain. There is currently no timetable for his return to the mound.

There isn’t a ton of clarity here as Stephan is seeking additional opinions to determine when he’ll be cleared to resume throwing after being shut down last month for three weeks due to a bone bruise in his right elbow. The 28-year-old high-leverage reliever will open the regular season on the injured list and remains without a timeline to return.

While not a household name, Stephan has been an integral part of the Guardians’ bridge to closer Emmanuel Clase. Stephan has thrown at least 63 1/3 innings in each of the last three seasons and has a 3.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 27.5 percent strikeout rate over that span. The Guardians can be relieved that he’s just dealing with a bruise, but it would be unlikely for him to be ready by Opening Day if he’s not going to start throwing again until late March.