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sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Cleveland Guardians Re-Sign Veteran Catcher Austin Hedges

The Cleveland Guardians are re-signing catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, emphasizing his defensive skills and game-calling abilities despite limited offensive production. Hedges, in his third straight year with the team, remains a key defensive asset, especially with the upcoming challenge system in MLB. The Guardians are focusing on maintaining their core players and are unlikely to make major free-agent moves this offseason.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#austin-hedges #baseball #catcher

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Guardians Select Dom Nuñez Amid Multiple Concussion Concerns

The Cleveland Guardians have called up catcher Dom Nuñez to replace the injured Austin Hedges, who is on the concussion-related injured list after being hit by a backswing. Nuñez, with limited MLB experience and a .180 batting average, will take over as the primary catcher while Hedges recovers. Right-hander Andrew Walters has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a lat strain, with no clear return date.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#austin-hedges #catcher #dom-nunez

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pirates GM Acknowledges Fan Frustration Over Hedges Trade"

Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington acknowledges fan frustration following the trade of catcher Austin Hedges, stating that he understands their disappointment.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#austin-hedges #fan-frustration #gm-ben-cherington

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

MLB's Controversial Decision: Pirates vs. Padres Game Delayed Due to Poor Air Quality

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Austin Hedges criticizes the MLB for prioritizing money over player safety after the team played a game against the San Diego Padres despite poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfire smoke. Hedges expressed concern about putting his life on the line and questioned why the game was allowed to proceed. The air quality index was deemed "very unhealthy" before the game, and even Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen wore a mask on the field. Hedges called for more clarity and experts to make decisions regarding player safety, emphasizing that it should be the top priority.

via USA TODAY|

#air-quality #austin-hedges #mlb

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Pirates add Tyler Heineman as backup catcher, place Austin Hedges on IL.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher Austin Hedges on the seven-day concussion injured list and selected Tyler Heineman to take his active roster spot. To open a spot for Heineman on the 40-man, right-hander Edwin Uceta was designated for assignment. Outfielder Ryan Vilade, who was designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#austin-hedges #edwin-uceta #pittsburgh-pirates