Brennan will start in left field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Though he'll fill in atop the batting order for a resting Steven Kwan on Sunday, Brennan's time as a strong-side platoon player for the Guardians could be over. He had been on the bench for four of the Guardians' previous six matchups with right-handed pitching, with rookie Kyle Manzardo and Lane Thomas seemingly have overtaken Brennan as the team's preferred options at designated hitter and in right field, respectively.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Sitting in favor of Manzardo
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Kyle Manzardo will replace Brennan in the lineup for a second straight game, with manager Stephen Vogt opting to reward the rookie with another start after he slugged two solo home runs and drew a walk in his return from Triple-A Columbus in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Though Brennan has a longer track record at the big-league level, Manzardo is regarded as one of the organization's top prospects and unquestionably brings more upside to the table. If Manzardo can turn in another productive day at the plate Monday, he would build a stronger case for supplanting Brennan as the Guardians' primary designated hitter versus right-handed pitching.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Taking seat Sunday
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
The lefty-hitting Brennan typically sits against left-handed pitching, but he'll head to the bench Sunday against righty Mitch Keller. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to September call-up Kyle Manzardo from Triple-A Columbus, who will serve as the Guardians' designated hitter.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Sitting out versus left-hander
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Brennan is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
The Royals are starting lefty Cole Ragans in the afternoon contest, so the left-handed-hitting Brennan will begin the game on the bench. He is a good bet to be in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Alec Marsh.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Knocks three hits in loss
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Brennan went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
Brennan remains hot at the plate, going 11-for-25 (.440) over seven games since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. The outfielder has just two extra-base hits in that span, but that plays just fine for slap-happy Cleveland. The outfielder is up to a .254/.305/.397 slash line with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 31 runs scored and three stolen bases over 272 plate appearances this season.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Out of lineup vs. lefty
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Since returning from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Brennan seems to have taken back a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but the Guardians will continue to shield the lefty-hitting outfielder from southpaws. Jhonkensy Noel will get the nod in right field in place of Brennan on Monday while the Cubs send lefty Shota Imanaga to the bump.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Getting breather Saturday
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Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Brennan went 4-for-7 and scored a run over the course of Friday's doubleheader. He'll get a breather Saturday, opening up right field for Jhonkensy Noel to start while batting seventh.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Optioned to make room for Thomas
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The Guardians optioned Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Brennan was sent to the minors as the corresponding transaction for the addition of trade-deadline pickup Lane Thomas to the roster. He easily leads the Guardians with 50 starts in right field this season, but Brennan's playing time is now slated to go to Thomas. The 26-year-old Brennan is slashing just .233/.291/.379 over 247 plate appearances this season.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Sitting Monday
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
With lefty Bryan Sammons projected to work in bulk relief behind the Tigers' opening pitcher, Beau Brieske, the lefty-hitting Brennan will hit the bench in the series opener. Jhonkensy Noel will draw a start in right field at Brennan's expense.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Idle against lefty
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Brennan will dodge a matchup with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on Friday. Steven Kwan, Tyler Freeman and Angel Martinez will fill the outfield from left to right.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Brennan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tigers.
Brennan will be a candidate to come into the game once Tigers opening pitcher Tyler Holton exits the contest. Jhonkensy Noel will start in right field for the Guardians.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: On bench Saturday
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Brennan is not in the starting lineup Saturday against San Diego.
Brennan will take a seat after he went 0-for-2 in Friday's 7-0 victory. Angel Martinez will slide over to right field while Tyler Freeman enters the lineup in center and bats eighth versus the Padres.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Taking seat Friday
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Brennan made his return from the injured list Thursday but went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Guardians' series finale against Detroit. He'll yield to Jhonkensy Noel in right field Friday.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Returns from IL, starting Thursday
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The Guardians reinstated Brennan (rib cage) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He'll start in right field and bat seventh in the Guardians' series finale in Detroit.
Utility man Gabriel Arias was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to create room on the 26-man active roster for Brennan, who missed about two and a half weeks with rib cage inflammation. Brennan should step back into a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield for the Guardians now that he's healthy again.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: To IL with rib cage injury
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The Guardians placed Brennan on the 10-day injured list Thursday with rib cage inflammation.
Brennan last played Monday and evidently must have tweaked his ribs area during that game in Baltimore. He will be eligible to return late next week, but with the severity of the strain not known, it's uncertain how long he'll actually be sidelined. Daniel Schneemann, Gabriel Arias and Jhonkensy Noel could all pick up more at-bats while Brennan is out.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Sitting out Tuesday
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Brennan is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.
The Reds are opening with left-hander Brent Suter in this one. It's possible Brennan enters mid-game when a right-hander comes in, but he will begin the contest on the bench. David Fry is covering right field.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Getting breather versus lefty
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Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
With left-hander Ty Blach set to toe the slab for Colorado, Brennan and his .550 OPS versus LHP will begin the game in the dugout. His absence will allow Johnathan Rodriguez to start in right field while batting sixth.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Resting versus lefty
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Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup Saturday versus the Angels.
Left-hander Reid Detmers will toe the slab for Los Angeles on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Brennan will begin the game in the dugout. Ramon Laureano will fill the void in right field and bat fifth.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Racks up three more hits
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Brennan went 3-for-4 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.
Brennan's playing time has steadied lately with the Guardians facing five straight right-handed pitchers. The outfielder's results are still all over the place -- Brennan has five multi-hit efforts and three home runs over his last nine games, but he's without a hit in the other four contests during that span. His trio of singles Thursday lifted his batting average from .228 to .253, and he's added four homers, 11 RBI, 13 runs scored and two stolen bases through 90 plate appearances on the year. Brennan remains in a strong-side platoon role with the majority of his playing time coming in right field.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Cranks third homer
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Brennan went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Brennan opened the scoring with a solo shot off Chase Anderson in the second inning, his third homer of the year. Brennan's started to swing the bat well recently -- he's now 6-for-13 with five extra-base hits (including two homers) in his last four games. The left-hitting outfielder has gotten the majority of starts in right field this season with Ramon Laureano occupying the short side of the platoon. Brennan is now slashing .250/.310/.453 through 71 plate appearances with 11 runs scored, 10 RBI and two stolen bases.
