The Guardians are shifting right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen, replacing him in the rotation with new acquisition Foster Griffin, who will debut against the Mets. Cecconi has struggled with a 4.78 ERA over 21 starts this season, allowing 1.34 home runs per nine innings. Additionally, Cleveland optioned Kyle Manzardo and David Fry to Triple-A Columbus, making room for Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe in the lineup. Both Manzardo and Fry have underperformed this season, with Fry hitting .182 and Manzardo .215.
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