Beware the Ides of March. Or, Ides of March Eve, I guess, as the Guardians got less than ideal news of varying intensities on four pitchers yesterday. Daniel Espino will have shoulder surgery again. I feel terrible for a player whose work ethic is rumored to be unparalleled and whose character is supposed to be superb. Trevor Stephan will also have surgery to repair his UCL and miss the 2024 season. Here’s a clip of President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti and Stephen Vogt discussing the two players:
Additionally, reliever Sam Hentges has a swollen middle finger and saw a doctor yesterday.