# Guardians' Relievers in Crisis | Cleveland Guardians News

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Podcast: [Cleveland Guardians News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-guardians-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7455155)
Published: 2026-07-15T21:17:46+00:00
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The Guardians’ bullpen is in crisis as they head into the second half, with only four of their 14 relievers under a 3.00 ERA — and Matt Festa’s struggles are a major concern. After a disappointing 4.12 ERA last year and now hovering at 3.99 with a bloated 1.36 WHIP, Festa’s been surrendering hits and runs at an alarming rate — 18 runs in just 40 games, averaging one inning per appearance. With the trade deadline still weeks away, Cleveland’s unlikely to make a splash in the market, but could call up a minor leaguer — though few prospects are ready. If Festa gets DFA’d, Colin Holderman, already a big-league veteran this summer, might step in — but the bullpen’s shaky foundation could be the difference between a title run and another disappointing season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ba4512a73e528c31

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