AL Central-leading Guardians place RHP Alex Cobb on 15-day IL with broken nail
Cleveland Guardians' Alex Cobb pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Cleveland. Credit: AP/Sue Ogrocki
CLEVELAND — Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a broken nail by the Cleveland Guardians, who can't catch a break with their starting rotation.
The right-hander has made two starts for the AL Central leaders since being acquired in a July 30 trade from San Francisco.
The 36-year-old Cobb got his first win in nearly a year last week, allowing one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs. He didn't pitch this season for the Giants after undergoing hip surgery in October.
Cleveland acquired Cobb to bolster a staff that has dealt with injuries all season.
To take his roster spot, the Guardians selected left-hander Anthony Gose's contract from Triple-A Columbus. The team also transferred left-hander Sam Hentges to the 60-day injured list. He hasn't pitched for Cleveland since July 10 and recently sought a second medical opinion.
The Guardians open a three-game series against the Yankees in New York on Tuesday.
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