Logan Allen Recalled, Cleveland Guardians Roster Moves

The Cleveland Guardians recalled LHP Logan Allen to make a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Tanner Bibee experiences shoulder tightness.

Jun 30, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen (41) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports / William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians made a series of roster moves on Monday afternoon as they prepared for the interleague matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Here are the changes to Cleveland's pitching staff.

Logan Allen Recalled From Triple-A Columbus

Logan Allen has been recalled to make his first big league start since June 30. He's filling in for Tanner Bibee, who will miss his start due to shoulder tightness.

Allen has a 5.67 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP over 18 major league starts this season. He was optioned to Triple-A to work on his command and get his confidcne abck and the lefty has shown some signs of refinding that mometum.

He has a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, walked seven, and has struck out 12 hitters over three starts at Triple-A.

Allen will be in store for a tough matchup as he goes up against a Diamondbacks lineup, which has been surging over the last month. Arizona has plenty of threats, including Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Gabriel Moreno.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen (41) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of an MLB game at Progressive Field, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. / Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK

Connor Gillispie Optioned To Triple-A

In Cleveland's corresponding move, Connor Gillispie has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus.

Gillispie made his major league debut on Sunday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles, which is actually the team that drafted him in 2019. He threw 3.0 innings against his former team and gave up two hits and one earned run.