Guardians lineup, live score updates. Jo Adell set to debut vs. Mets
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CLEVELAND — Basking in the afterglow of an aggressive approach to the MLB trade deadline, the Guardians (57-56) are set to begin a three-game interleague series against the New York Mets (47-66) on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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With less than eight weeks left in the regular season, the Guardians are looking to three-peat as American League Central Division champions. Coming out of the trade deadline, second-place Cleveland is three games behind the Chicago White Sox (59-52) in the division standings.
One of the players the Guardians recently acquired, outfielder Jo Adell, is set to debut with Cleveland on Aug. 4 against the Mets.
First pitch for Guardians versus Mets is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Aug. 4. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Below is some pregame information.
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs. Mets starting pitchers
The left-handed Joey Cantillo (8-6, 3.88 ERA) is set to start for the Guardians opposite New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.42 ERA).
Guardians lineup today vs. Mets
The Guardians' lineup on Aug. 4 is as follows:
- Steven Kwan, CF
- Jo Adell, RF
- Chase DeLauter, DH
- Rhys Hoskins, 1B
- Angel Martinez, LF
- Travis Bazzana, 2B
- Gabriel Arias, 3B
- Austin Hedges, C
- Brayan Rocchio, SS
Mets lineup today vs. Guardians
The Mets' lineup on Aug. 4 will be posted here when it is announced.
What moves did Cleveland Guardians make before MLB trade deadline?
Here is a recap of the trades the Guardians executed shortly before the trade deadline expired at 6 p.m. Aug. 3:
- Aug. 1:
- Acquired RHP Craig Yoho and OF Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for C Bo Naylor and RHP Codi Heuer
- Aug. 3:
- Acquired OF Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for C Jacob Cozart
- DesignatedINF Juan Brito for assignment
- Acquired LHP Foster Griffinfrom the Washington Nationals in exchange for LHP Will Dion, LHP Josh Hartle, RHP Kendeglys Virguez and OF Nick Mitchell
- Acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowefrom the Cincinnati Reds in exchange forRHP Alejandro Rivera
- SentINF Juan Brito to the Reds for cash
- Transferred RHP Shawn Armstrongto the 60-day Injured List to make room for Lowe on the 40-man
- Optioned OF/C David Fry and 1B Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus
Where to watch Guardians game tonight on TV
The Aug. 4 game between the Guardians and Mets will be televised locally by WKYC (Channel 3) and Guardians TV.
How can I listen to Guardians vs. Mets on radio?
The local radio broadcast of Guardians vs. Mets can be heard on WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) and WARF (1350-AM, Spanish broadcast).
American League Central Division standings
These were the American League Central Division standings entering games played on Aug. 4:
- White Sox (59-52) —
- Guardians (57-56) 3 GB
- Twins (56-57) 4 GB
- Tigers (54-58) 5.5 GB
- Royals (46-67) 14 GB
Who do the Guardians play next?
The Guardians are slated to host the Mets two more times Aug. 5-6 at Progressive Field. Then the Guardians are scheduled to visit the Chicago White Sox from Aug. 7-9 and the Detroit Tigers from Aug. 11-13.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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