"That comes with a 3-4 month rehab timeline that'll delay his offseason. Hentges was already out for the entire 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in September '24. The 29-year-old Hentges was a solid reliever for the Guards before the shoulder injury. He combined for a 2.93 earned run average across 138 appearances from 2022-24. The former fourth-round draftee punched out 27% of opponents while holding them to a .220/.282/.312 batting line. He hasn't thrown an MLB pitch in more than 14 months."
"Cleveland will need to activate Hentges from the injured list at the beginning of the offseason. They'll decide whether to carry him on the 40-man roster throughout the offseason or non-tender him. Hentges made $1.337MM this year in his second season of arbitration as a Super Two player. He'd make the same amount next year if Cleveland offers him a contract. He's under club control through 2027."
Sam Hentges underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and faces a 3–4 month rehabilitation that will delay his offseason. He already missed the entire 2025 season after shoulder surgery in September 2024 and has not thrown an MLB pitch in over 14 months. From 2022-24 Hentges posted a 2.93 ERA across 138 appearances, struck out 27% of batters, and limited opponents to a .220/.282/.312 batting line. Cleveland must activate him from the injured list at offseason start and will decide whether to keep him on the 40-man roster or non-tender him. The Guardians' bullpen depth favors right-handed arms; left-handed options include Erik Sabrowski and Kolby Allard.
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