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Austin Hedges Gets Emotional About His Guardians Future

Austin Hedges has never hidden how much he loves playing for the Cleveland Guardians, and that made Monday night even tougher. Moments after the Tampa Bay Rays eliminated Cleveland with a 7-3 win in Game 6 of the American League…

By Jimmy Swartz · Guardians Nation

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:51 AM

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Austin Hedges spoke emotionally about his uncertain future with the Cleveland Guardians after entering free agency.
The Tampa Bay Rays eliminated Cleveland with a 7-3 victory in Game 6 of the ALCS.
Hedges stated that he hopes he has not played his final game in a Cleveland jersey.

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Austin Hedges expressed deep emotion regarding his future with the Cleveland Guardians following their season-ending 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the ALCS. Facing pending free agency this offseason, the veteran catcher stated in the clubhouse that he hopes the defeat was not his final time wearing a Cleveland jersey.

Hedges has spent parts of five seasons with Cleveland, helping the franchise win four AL Central titles. After returning to the Guardians in 2024 on successive one-year contracts, the upcoming 35-year-old remains eager to finish his career in Cleveland as the club evaluates its catching depth.

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