Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo rejoined the team on Thursday after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant. Windy Manzardo had surgery in Spokane,

The Cleveland Guardians already knew it, but they got some added proof on Sunday. They won the Kyle Manzardo trade. Manzardo stepped in the box against Aaron Civale on Sunday afternoon in Chicago. It's been two years since they were traded for one another.

Cleveland's promising slugger rejoins team after three-day absence during his mother's long-awaited heart surgery.

Manzardo's sixth-inning homer broke a 2-2 tie and was the game-winning hit. The round-tripper was his 14th of the season. It was a rare highlight for Manzardo, and his first RBI in 10 contests. He was eventually pinch hit for when a lefty reliever entered. Manzardo (.217 average) and David Fry (.136) continue to share designated hitter.

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has rejoined the team after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant July 10, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. EDT ...

CHICAGO — Kyle Manzardo has returned to the Guardians after missing three games to be with his family during his mother’s heart transplant surgery. Cleveland optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel back to Triple-A Columbus in order to clear a spot for Manzardo on the active roster.

CHICAGO (WKBN) — The Cleveland Guardians reinstated first baseman Kyle Manzardo from the Family Medical Emergency List on Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, the Guardians have optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus.

A direct result of the numerous injuries that have thinned Houston's roster this season has been the steady stream of minor leaguers making their big league debuts for the Astros.