CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Williams settled down after a choppy start and pitched seven solid innings as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series.

The Cleveland Guardians have selected the contract of Stuart Fairchild after placing Steven Kwan on the bereavement list.

Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson got his revenge on the Guardians with a strong start against Double-A Akron.

Stuart Fairchild was called up by the Guardians to replace Steven Kwan, bringing strong Triple-A numbers and international fan support.

The Guardians placed Steven Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list, and in a corresponding move on Friday selected fellow outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians also transferred infielder Gabriel Arias (left hamstring strain) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL,

The emergence of Travis Bazzana has thrown into question what role Gabriel Arias will play once he comes off the injured list. David Dermer / Imagn Images CLEVELAND — Welcome to the Meisel Mailbag. Let’s get straight to your questions,

It's time to see what Stuart Fairchild has to offer. On Friday, May 29, just hours before the Cleveland Guardians were set to take on the Boston Red Sox to beg

Smith earned the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning. Smith was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff single to become the first pitcher to reach 20 saves this season.