The Guardians placed Slade Cecconi on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Cecconi will be sidelined to open the season with a left oblique strain. He is without a clear timetable to return.

Slade Cecconi will be sidelined for Opening Day with a mild left oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Cecconi's injury prematurely ends his spring, where he struggled with a 2.81 WHIP and 10 earned runs in just 5.1 innings. He has begun a return to throw program, but no timetable has been given for his return.

Slade Cecconi will make his spring training debut on Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Cecconi will be facing his former team who traded him back in December. He is slated to pitch behind starter Joey Cantillo.

The Guardians have traded Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick to the Diamondbacks for Josh Naylor.

Fantasy Impact

Cecconi struggled in limited appearances last season, posting a 6.66 ERA across 20 appearances (13 starts). Cleveland will look to develop him as he gets a fresh start.

The Diamondbacks have optioned Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Cecconi will head back to the minors after struggling in his most recent stint with Arizona. Yilber Diaz was recalled in a corresponding move.