Alex Cobb, a right-handed pitcher for the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of a fractured nail.
Alex Cobb was put on the 15-day injured list on Monday by the Cleveland Guardians due to a broken nail, adding to the team’s rotation troubles.
Cobb, who was acquired from San Francisco in a trade on July 30, has made two starts for the AL Central leaders. At 36 years old, Cobb earned his first win in nearly a year last week by allowing one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs.
He had not pitched this season for the Giants due to hip surgery last October.
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers during the first inning of a baseball game
Cleveland brought Cobb in to strengthen a rotation that has faced injuries throughout the season.
To fill Cobb’s spot on the roster, the Guardians promoted left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus. They also moved left-hander Sam Hentges to the 60-day injured list. Hentges, who hasn’t pitched since July 10, recently sought a second medical opinion.
The Guardians will start a three-game series against the Yankees in New York on Tuesday.
