Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Exits Game Early With Injury

Colin Holderman exited his start early for the Cleveland Guardians with wrist inflammation, according to manager Stephen Vogt, prompting more bullpen uncertainty ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. Holderman entered in the top of the seventh in relief of Joey Cantillo. He retired Manny Machado on a grounder but hit Ty France with a pitch, then allowed a sequence that led to a lineup moment before he began walking around the mound after a first pitch ball. Vogt, along with the head trainer and pitching coach Carl Willis, conferred before Holderman left with discomfort. Hunter Gaddis struck out Francisco Campusano to end the frame, and the team is hoping it’s day-to-day.