The Cleveland Guardians added an extra pitcher to their American League Championship Series roster after the club included right-hander Slade Cecconi on a 13-man staff.
Cecconi replaces utility man Daniel Schneemann, who was active during the Guardians’ comeback victory in the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians open the ALCS on the road Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Cecconi, 27, was 5-7 with a 4.91 ERA in 28 appearances (21 starts) in the regular season. In four career seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2023-24) and Guardians he is 14-22 with a 5.02 ERA in 78 games (61 starts).
Schneemann, 29, batted .210 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs in 91 games during the regular season, while starting games at five different positions. He did not appear in the series against the White Sox.
The Guardians’ ALCS roster:
Pitchers: Shawn Armstrong, Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo, Slade Cecconi, Daniel Espino, Matt Festa, Hunter Gaddis, Foster Griffin, Tim Herrin, Parker Messick, Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, Gavin Williams
Catchers: Patrick Bailey, Austin Hedges
Infielders: Travis Bazzana, David Fry, Angel Genao, Nathaniel Lowe, Jose Ramirez, Brayan Rocchio
Outfielders: Jo Adell, Chase DeLauter, Petey Halpin, Steven Kwan, Angel Martinez
