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Cleveland Guardians Officially Release 7-Year MLB Veteran

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Connor Brogdon has elected free agency, closing a brief and uneven chapter with the club after its ALCS exit. The move was revealed on Brogdon’s MLB.com page.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:03 PM
Cleveland Guardians Officially Release 7-Year MLB Veteran
Key Things to Know
  • Right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon has elected free agency after completing the season with the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Brogdon joined the club on a one-year, $900,000 major-league contract signed last December.
  • In 16 appearances for Cleveland in 2026, Brogdon logged a 2-2 record and a 5.06 ERA.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Guardians right-handed relief pitcher Connor Brogdon has elected free agency following the team's ALCS exit against the Tampa Bay Rays. Brogdon, 31, initially joined Cleveland on a one-year, $900,000 deal last December as bullpen depth, making 16 major-league appearances across the 2026 campaign.

During his time with Cleveland, Brogdon posted a 2-2 record with a 5.06 ERA and one save over 16 innings. After being designated for assignment twice and outrighted to Triple-A Columbus, the seven-year MLB veteran exercised his free-agency rights alongside fellow reliever Carlos Hernandez.

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