After a rough first game in the rookie-level circuit, McKenzie finally showed some progress on Thursday. “Very positive second outing for Cleveland G uardians RHP Triston McKenzie tonight out in ...

Apr 5, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Triston McKenzie (24) delivers to the plate in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

BALTIMORE — After Guardians reliever Triston McKenzie struggled through a four-run inning in Wednesday’s 9-1 loss to Baltimore, Cleveland’s coaches and front office reaffirmed that the ...

McKenzie, 27, was long viewed as a potential ace by the Guardians. He went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA and 190 strikeouts in 2022, making two starts in the postseason while becoming a fan favorite.

Wherever McKenzie ends up, whether it's with another organization or back within Cleveland's minor league system, hopefully, he can re-find the magic that made his 2022 season so special.

McKenzie looked like one of the true promising arms in baseball in 2022 when he went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA. He struck out 190 batters in 190.1 innings that season, but an injury in 2023 limited ...