Karinchak posted a 2.70 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with 12 punchouts in this limited stint. In 2023, Karinchak posted a 3.23 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP with 52 punchouts across 39 innings of work.

Over his career with the Guardians, Karinchak had a 3.10 ERA and struck out 253 hitters in 165.2 frames. Cleveland has enough depth and quality in its bullpen to absorb losing Karinchak. They didn ...

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians reliever James Karinchak has been optioned to the minor leagues following his latest ineffective outing. The team made the move on Saturday, a day after the right ...