Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss 4-8 weeks with hamstring strain
Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias, second from right, at second base after pulling up with an injury after running to second on a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Monday, April 6, 2026. Credit: AP/Sue Ogrocki
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain that occurred during Monday night's game against Kansas City.
The 26-year-old was hurt while running out a double in the fifth inning and left the game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after undergoing medical tests, the results of which were announced Wednesday.
“He’s in some pain,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said before the three-game series finale against the Royals.
Arias, who is batting .200 with two homers and four RBIs in 10 games, will be re-examined weekly throughout his rehabilitation. This is his third full season as a starter for Cleveland.
The Guardians recalled second baseman Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus to take his place in the lineup, while moving Brayan Rocchio from second to shortstop. They started the final two contests against Kansas City.
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