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BALTIMORE — The sirens are blaring for Triston McKenzie in Cleveland, and they’re getting harder to ignore. McKenzie’s latest outing against the Baltimore Orioles was nothing short of ...

Baseball moves quickly. Not long ago, Triston McKenzie was a top prospect in Cleveland’s organization and a major part of their future plans. The former top-50 prospect earned a roster spot in ...

On April 21, 2025, Triston McKenzie, out of options, was designated for assignment. He is no longer on the Guardians 40-man roster. Any team could have claimed McKenzie.

What makes McKenzie’s story particularly poignant is that the statistics suggest a pitcher who still possesses major league talent. As Hoynes noted, “The thing with Triston is you look at his ...

When McKenzie failed to crack Cleveland’s starting rotation this spring, the clock toward an inevitable breakup began. It culminated in the Guardians designating him for assignment Monday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians designated former first-round pick Triston McKenzie for assignment Monday prior to their series opener against the Yankees at Progressive Field. McKenzie, 27, was ...

Pitcher Triston McKenzie, who once looked like a rising star who could join other Cleveland Guardians Cy Young Award winners, including CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Corey Kluber and Shane Bieber, was ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have transferred Triston McKenzie to their minor league development list after the right-hander accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus earlier this ...

BALTIMORE — The sirens are blaring for Triston McKenzie in Cleveland, and they’re getting harder to ignore. McKenzie’s latest outing against the Baltimore Orioles was nothing short of ...