US EditionGuardians Sign Colin Holderman to 1-Year Deal
The Guardians signed right-hander Colin Holderman for $1.5 million to strengthen their bullpen, aiming to increase their reliever count from five to eight, manager Stephen Vogt said.
- The Guardians added right-hander Colin Holderman to their bullpen Thursday on a one-year, $1.5 million contract, pushing the roster to the 40-man limit.
- Facing a shallow bullpen, the Guardians prioritized relievers after Manager Stephen Vogt said they had four, maybe five arms and need eight, following earlier signings of Connor Brogdon and Peyton Pallette.
- At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Holderman fits the Guardians' bullpen profile and averages just above 97 mph on his fastball, relying heavily on sinker, sweeper and cutter pitches.
- Holderman's 2024 metrics show clear upside, with breaking pitches in the 88th percentile for run value and pitching coach Carl Willis set to help him return to form.
- With options remaining, the signing fits Cleveland's roster-building plan as the Guardians hold two minor-league options on Holderman and three years of team control.
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Guardians sign RHP Colin Holderman to one-year deal
The Cleveland Guardians have added another arm to their bullpen, signing free agent right-handed pitcher Colin Holderman to a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.Holderman, 30, has been with the Pittsburgh Pirates since midway through the 2022 season. He finished the 2025 campaign with a 7.01 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 25.2 innings pitched.He is the second reliever the Guardians have acquired this offseason, joining Conor Brogdon, who w…
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BVM Sports USGuardians To Sign Colin Holderman
The Guardians and right-hander Colin Holderman are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The ACES client will make $1.5MM, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The Guards have one 40-man vacancy, so the roster will be full once this move becomes official. Holderman, 30, was non-tendered by the Pirates last month. That wasn’t a terrible shock, as his 2025 season wasn’t great, due to some injuries and struggles when h…
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