Benjamin Arias

Gabriel Arias, Cleveland Guardians shortstop, suffered a moderate left hamstring strain on April 6, 2026, while running to second base after hitting a double. Initially given a 4-8 week recovery timeline, manager Stephen Vogt announced on May 8 that Arias experienced a setback in his rehabilitation process and will be sidelined longer than originally expected, likely into June or beyond. Prior to the injury, Arias was showing offensive improvement with 2 home runs and a double in 30 at-bats during the team's hot start. His defensive performance at shortstop, which is his biggest strength, will likely be affected by the lingering hamstring injury upon return.