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Stephen's Injury Sets Back Guardians Prospect
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 61
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Summary
Guardians’ top pitching prospect Khal Stephen is sidelined on the seven-day injured list after just one inning due to elbow soreness, dashing his promising season and raising concerns for a player they highly value. Acquired in the Shane Bieber trade, Stephen was showing strong form with a 3.44 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 55 innings at Double-A Akron — but his history with injuries, including a prior shoulder issue, adds to the worry. The Guardians had eyed him before the draft, and now they’re hoping this setback is minor and he can return quickly — because they’re counting on him. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7e27de583a25f076