Cleveland Guardians Make Pitcher Roster Moves, Promoting Aleman, Optioning Peterson
The Cleveland Guardians have promoted pitcher Franco Aleman while optioning pitcher Austin Peterson.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 6, 2026 —
The Cleveland Guardians have announced roster changes involving their pitching staff. The team has promoted pitcher Franco Aleman. Concurrently, pitcher Austin Peterson has been optioned.
Specific details regarding the exact timing of these transactions and the implications for the major league roster were not immediately available. The terms of promotions and optioning typically involve a player being moved between the active major league roster and a minor league affiliate.
Further information regarding the specific minor league assignments for both pitchers and the reasons behind these personnel decisions has not been disclosed. The status of other roster moves or upcoming games that might be affected by these changes also remains unstated.
This development marks a shift in the team’s pitching depth as they navigate their current season. Additional updates are expected to be released by the organization as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Paul Hoynes on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
