The Guardians optioned Halpin to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Halpin was in contention for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but it looks like the 23-year-old will start the new season in the minor leagues. Halpin has gone 8-for-30 (.267) with two home runs, two doubles, eight runs scored and five RBI during spring training. He could factor into the Guardians' 2026 plans as the season progresses.
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Guardians' Petey Halpin: Makes swing adjustment
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Halpin made an adjustment to his swing during the offseason, designed to shorten his movement and repeatability, Joe Noga of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Halpin, who belted a three-run home run in Thursday's spring game against Seattle, is competing for a role in the outfield with several others. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt described the swing adjustment as significant. "He's got some power," Vogt said. "But (we want him to) just be able to hit the ball all over the field and be able to repeat the move a lot more." Halpin made a brief impression during a late-season call-up in 2025, serving as a defensive replacement and a baserunning weapon during Cleveland's drive for the postseason. The 23-year-old will need to show significant improvement with his bat to put himself in contention for more than a bench role, however.
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Guardians' Petey Halpin: Selected from Columbus
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The Guardians recalled Halpin from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Halpin has spent the entire season at Triple-A, slashing .249/.321/.414 with 14 homers, 44 RBI, 86 runs scored and 15 stolen bases over 126 games. With Nolan Jones now set to miss the rest of the regular season with an oblique strain, the 23-year-old Halpin will come up to fill the open spot in Cleveland's outfield unit. He will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.
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Guardians' Petey Halpin: Fans twice in spring game
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Halpin (wrist) went 0-for-2 in Monday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
Halpin failed to impress at the dish, but it's a positive sign that he's been able to put his wrist injury behind him. He finished the year with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 12 stolen bags and 54 runs scored over 90 games at Double-A Akron a season ago.
