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Guardians' David Fry: On bench for third straight game
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Fry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Fry had drawn four consecutive starts from Saturday through Thursday, but he's been on the bench for all three games of the Guardians' weekend series in Houston. Each of those absences have come against right-handed pitchers, so Fry appears as though he'll remain in a short-side platoon role even while Jose Ramirez (hand), Angel Martinez (foot) and Chase DeLauter (ribs) are on the IL.
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Guardians' David Fry: Moves to LF, homers in win
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Fry started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.
Fry got Cleveland on the board in the third inning, when he tied the game with his fourth home run of the season. It was his first since May 4 and first RBI in 18 contests. Typically a lineup regular against left-handers, the right-handed batter could receive regular run against both lefties and righties due to injuries to outfielders, Chase DeLauter (ribs) and Angel Martinez (foot). Fry has started four consecutive games, the last three of which were the direct result of those injuries. Prior to Thursday, he defended right field, DeLauter's usual position. In irregular playing time this season, Fry is slashing .230/.347/.390 with four home runs and nine RBI over 45 games.
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Guardians' David Fry: Works in right field again
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Fry started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to Milwaukee.
After the Guardians learned that Chase DeLauter (ribs) would be unable to play through his injury and added him to the 10-day injured list, Fry filled the spot in right field the last two games. It's unclear if that will be a long-term solution, however. Cleveland called up prospect Kahlil Watson on Wednesday, and he should be part of the mix. Besides now having Watson at his disposal, manager Stephen Vogt likes having Fry in a utility role.
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Guardians' David Fry: Logs two hits in win
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Fry started at catcher and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Angels.
Fry made his fifth start of the season at catcher. The Guardians keep him around as a third catcher, but he's mostly been deployed in right field (nine starts) or designated hitter (six). Cleveland's recent acquisition of Patrick Bailey from San Francisco and optioning of Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus does nothing to change Fry's role.
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Guardians' David Fry: Provides early, only offense
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Fry served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Royals.
Fry put Cleveland on the board early with a two-run homer in the second inning, but that's all the team could do against Kansas City pitching. It was Fry's third time going deep in his last six games. He doesn't get nearly the number of opportunities as others on the team, but Fry is second on the Guardians with an .892 OPS over 51 plate appearances.
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Guardians' David Fry: Belts homer in win
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Fry started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 14-6 win over the Athletics.
Fry, who started for the first time in four contests, launched his second home run of the season. He's produced well as a starter, but he gets irregular opportunities in the starting nine. Fry is slashing .280/.419/.520 with two home runs and six RBI over the 12 games in which he's started.
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Guardians' David Fry: Catches in season debut
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Fry started at catcher and went 2-for-5 with a double in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mariners.
Fry made his season debut and caught a game for the first time since July of 2024, as he was limited to DH and pinch hitting duties last season while completing his recovery from elbow surgery. Now fully healthy, Fry can get behind the dish again along with his other utility duties. He's the third-string catcher behind Bo Naylor and Austin Hedges, who is day-to-day with a hand injury.
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Guardians' David Fry: Resumes catching
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Fry will spend the first part of spring training mainly as a catcher, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Fry, who was limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties in 2025 following his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery, will ultimately move around the field for the final weeks of camp. In addition to catching, Fry can play both corner spots in the infield and outfield, giving manager Stephen Vogt flexibility when creating a lineup on any given day. Fry was an All Star in 2024, when he slashed .263/.356/.448 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 392 plate appearances over 122 games.
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Guardians' David Fry: Won't be limited to DH in 2026
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Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said earlier this month that Fry (face) is expected to resume playing defense during the 2026 season, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. "I'm just excited that David is going to be healthy," Vogt said. "David having a full winter, healthy, completed the [throwing] rehab. It's going to be really exciting to be able to use him the way his skill set is intended."
After undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow last November, Fry was cleared to make his 2025 debut for the Guardians in late May but ended being limited exclusively to designated-hitter and pinch-hitting duties throughout the season. His campaign came to an early end when he was hit in the face by a pitch from the Tigers' Tarik Skubal on Sept. 23, resulting in Fry requiring surgery to repair nasal fractures. Vogt suggested that Fry has fully healed from that procedure, putting the 30-year-old on track to resume duties as the team's third catch while also being in the mix for playing time at the infield and outfield corners in 2026. Fry's ability to hit lefties -- he had a .996 OPS against southpaws in 2024 -- should provide a boost to the Guardians, who ranked 27th against left-handers in 2025 with a .647 OPS.
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Guardians' David Fry: Lands contract from Cleveland
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Fry (face) agreed to a one-year, $1.38 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Fry had a tough 2025 season, as he was initially sidelined until the end of May while recovering from an elbow injury. His season ended in late September after being hit in the face by a pitch, though that isn't expected to affect his 2026 campaign. In between, Fry struggled to a .171/.229/.363 line across 157 plate appearances.
Fry will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair nasal fractures, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Fry suffered nasal and facial fractures when he was hit by a 99 mph fastball thrown by Tarik Skubal back on Sept. 24. He's expected to be fully recovered by early-to mid-November, so Fry should have a fairly typical offseason.
Guardians' David Fry: Out 6-8 weeks with facial fractures
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The Guardians announced Wednesday that Fry will be sidelined six-to-eight weeks after sustaining multiple minimally displaced left-sided facial and nasal fractures in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.
After being placed on the 10-day IL, Fry's season is likely over, even if the Guardians make the playoffs and advance all the way to the World Series. Fry was injured while attempting to bunt a 99-mph fastball from Tarik Skubal in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday. Instead, he fouled it off, and the ball hit Fry squarely in the face. Fry doesn't need surgery and is said to be resting comfortably after he was discharged from the hospital. Fry had a down 2025 season that saw him slash just .171/.229/.363 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 16 runs scored, one stolen base and a 9:58 BB:K across 157 trips to the plate. He should be recovered well ahead of spring training.
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Guardians' David Fry: Has broken nose, facial fractures
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Fry has been diagnosed with a broken nose and facial fractures after being hit in the face with a foul ball while attempting to bunt in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Tigers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Fry attempted to bunt a 99-mph fastball from Tarik Skubal in the bottom of the sixth inning, but it skipped off his bat and hit Fry in the face. He is expected to miss some time, and the Guardians could make a roster move with Fry on Wednesday. Fry's regular season may be over. He's slashing .171/.229/.363 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 16 runs scored, one stolen base and a 9:58 BB:K across 157 plate appearances this season.
Fry was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers after getting hit in the head by a foul ball, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Fry was hit in the face after fouling off an attempted bunt in the sixth inning. He was carted off the field immediately afterward and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The Guardians should provide an update on his status in the near future.
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