On Monday night, the Cleveland Guardians will open up a series with the Detroit Tigers in Michigan.
They are coming off a series where they took two out of three from the Cincinnati Reds.
Former Braves 1st-Round Pick Released
GettyStarting pitcher Kolby Allard #49 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field on July 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Before their series with the Tigers, the Guardians released Kolby Allard.
Tim Stebbins of MLB.com wrote (on Sunday): “The Guardians are granting Kolby Allard his release. He had an opt-out clause today, but they’re hopeful they may re-sign him.”
Allard has a 10.38 ERA in four games this season.
That said, the 28-year-old had gone 2-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 33 games during the 2025 season.
Allard’s MLB Career
GettyKolby Allard #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Truist Park on July 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Allard was the 14th pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves.
He spent his rookie season with the franchise before four seasons on the Texas Rangers.
After the Rangers, Allard returned to the Braves (in 2023) and had a stint with the Philadelphia Phillies (in 2024).
Over 113 career games, he has gone 13-26 with a 5.47 ERA.
GettyStarting pitcher Kolby Allard #49 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians rounds the bases on a solo homer during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on July 04, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
At Allard’s age (and experience level) he could be a good addition to other teams around the league for pitching depth.
It will be interesting to see if another team takes a chance on him (or if the Guardians are able to retain him).
Guardians Right Now
GettyManager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Guardians are currently the top team in the American League Central with a 26-22 record in 48 games.
They are 7-3 over their last ten games.
Following the Tigers, the Guardians will visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
Braves Right Now
GettyManager Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals in the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are the top team in the National League East with a 32-15 record in 47 games.
They will open up a series with the Miami Marlins on Monday night in Florida.
Former Atlanta Braves 1st-Round Pick Released By Current MLB Team