Sam Hentges

Sam Hentges (finger) was activated from the IL Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Hentges has spent the entire 2024 season on the injured list with left middle finger inflammation. Peter Strzelecki was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Sam Hentges (finger) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Hentges recently began facing live hitters for the first time since landing on the IL with a finger injury. The team has not stated how many rehab outings the reliever will make before being activated.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges will begin the season on the injured list due to a finger injury.

Fantasy Impact

Hentges had been examined for an injury to the middle finger on his left hand experiencing swelling and soreness. The left-hander has been a force in the Guardians bullpen, working to a 2.32 ERA in the 2022 season and a 3.61 ERA in the 2023 season, although alongside a 2.64 FIP and 3.19 SIERA.

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges will be examined by a doctor due to swelling and soreness in his middle left finger.

Fantasy Impact

It was a tough day on the news front for the Guardians who lost prospect Daniel Espino and MLB reliever Trevor Stephan to season-ending surgeries. It was also announced that Gavin Williams will begin the season on the injured list. Hentges worked to a 3.61 ERA across 56 bullpen outings in the 2023 season after posting a stout 2.32 ERA/2.48 FIP across 57 outings in the 2022 season.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges threw a 20-pitch simulated game Tuesday as he works his way back from left shoulder inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

The southpaw began throwing around Opening Day and continues to build up after dealing with inflammation this spring. Hentges, 26, worked strictly as a reliever last season and turned in an excellent 2.32 ERA/2.48 FIP along with a 29.4% K% across 57 appearances, collecting his first career save in the process.