Jose Ramirez suffered a wrist injury Saturday and is considered day-to-day, per manager Stephen Vogt. (Source: Tim Stebbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez suffered the injury when he rolled over his wrist on a slide during the third inning. He stayed in for a few innings but was ultimately removed. Ramirez will likely undergo further testing but could be out of Sunday's series finale with Kansas City.

Daniel Schneemann is in the starting lineup for the Guardians Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Schneemann will start at second base and bat eighth against the Royals. The left-handed hitter will be making his first start of the season.

Gabriel Arias is out of the starting lineup for the Guardians Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Arias will head to the bench with a right-hander on the mound for the Royals. Daniel Schneemann will start at second base and bat seventh.

Tanner Bibee (illness) is expected to start Sunday vs the Royals. (Source: Zack Meisel on X)

Fantasy Impact: Bibee was initially set to start on Opening Day but was scratched due to food poisoning. It looks as though the Guardians are confident the issue is behind him and he will be ready to begin his 2025 season without missing too much time.

Kyle Manzardo went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs and a home run on Thursday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: Manzardo hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning and a two-run double in the 10th inning as part of a huge Opening Day. He also logged a triple on the day. It was a fantastic start for him.

Ben Lively allowed three runs on four hits across five innings with three strikeouts on Thursday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: Lively was named the starter last minute after Tanner Bibee was scratched. He allowed all three runs in the third inning on a home run hit by Vinnie Pasquantino.

Paul Sewald struck out one batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: Sewald gets the first save in extra innings after Emmanuel Clase blew the save and got the win. Despite Clase's struggles in this one, he will have a much longer leash. Sewald should provide reliable ratios and strikeouts in a back-of-the-bullpen role.

The Guardians recalled OF Johnathan Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez gets called back up one week after he was optioned. He'll be a platoon bat in the outfield for Cleveland.

The Cleveland Guardians have placed Trevor Stephan on the 15-day IL as he continues his recovery from UCL reconstruction surgery. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Stephan has been progressing well in his rehab, throwing off a mound since early March. If his recovery continues on track, he could return to the Guardians' bullpen in a few months.

The Cleveland Guardians have placed John Means on the 15-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Means remains in the early stages of a lengthy rehab process following his second Tommy John surgery in June 2024. While a return in the final month of the season is possible, the Guardians may choose to keep him sidelined until 2026 to ensure a full recovery.

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.

The Guardians placed Erik Sabrowski on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Sabrowski is dealing with left elbow inflammation. He enters the season without a clear timetable to return.

The Guardians placed Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Bieber is expected to return around the All-Star break. He has been sidelined with right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.

Joey Cantillo will start the season in the Guardians' bulpen. (Source: Tim Stebbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cantillo will remain on the roster after losing the competition for the last spot in the starting rotation. He could be an option for a spot start or a fill-in for an injury later in the season.

The Guardians sent Andrew Walters (shoulder) to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, per team updates, after a spring hampered by injury. (Source: Zack Meisel)

Fantasy Impact: Walters’ 3 runs in 0.1 innings on Feb. 24 and shoulder stiffness sidelined him until March 15, yielding 1 run in 2.2 innings over 3 late spring outings, missing Opening Day. His 2024 MLB stint (6 baserunners in 8.2 innings) shines. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on an early 2025 call-up to Cleveland’s bullpen if he thrives at Triple-A.

The Guardians optioned Will Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, per team updates, after a weekend roster shakeup altered his plans. (Source: Zack Meisel)

Fantasy Impact: Brennan’s shot at a platoon role in right field fades with Nolan Jones’ weekend acquisition, pushing him to Columbus Monday for regular at-bats instead of Opening Day with the Guardians. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 call-up to Cleveland if he performs well in the minors.

Logan Allen was named Cleveland’s No. 5 starter Sunday, per team updates, after a standout spring performance locked in his rotation spot. (Source: Zack Meisel)

Fantasy Impact: Allen’s 1.89 ERA and 19:4 K:BB in 19 spring innings outshine his 5.73 ERA from 20 starts last year, building on a 3.81 ERA in 2023, earning him the Guardians’ fifth slot. The 26-year-old rebounds. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his spring form for early value in Cleveland’s 2025 rotation.

The Guardians have traded Tyler Freeman to the Rockies in exchange for Nolan Jones. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Freeman will likely play a more consistent role in Colorado. He could be a candidate at second base with Thairo Estrada expected to miss the next 4-to-8 weeks. He'll be a player to monitor for his contact and stolen base ability.

The Guardians sent Angel Martínez to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, per team updates, after he vied for a utility role this spring without success. (Source: Guards Insider)

Fantasy Impact: Martínez’s .553 OPS this spring couldn’t clinch a Guardians utility spot, landing him in Columbus Friday, though he’s poised for 2025 MLB time. The 23-year-old’s bat needs work. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his versatility for a midseason call-up to Cleveland’s infield or outfield if he heats up at Triple-A this year.

The Guardians optioned Juan Brito to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, per team updates, after he couldn’t secure an Opening Day roster spot this spring. (Source: Guards Insider)

Fantasy Impact: Brito’s .177/.222/.529 spring line with 4 homers in 13 games, following a .808 OPS at Triple-A last year, falls short of the Guardians’ Opening Day roster Friday. The 23-year-old’s MLB debut awaits. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his power for a midseason call-up to Cleveland’s infield in 2025 if he boosts that Triple-A form.