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…
Guardians Sign Former Pirates Relief Pitcher to One-Year Deal
The Cleveland Guardians have signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Robert Murray of FanSided was first with the news. Zack Meisel of The Athletic then filled in the contract details. May 7, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Colin Holderman (35) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curr…
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