Straw went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

This was Straw's first start since he joined the big club Sept. 17, as he entered the lineup while Lane Thomas received some rest. Straw has often appeared off the bench, playing in six games, but he's 1-for-3 with two steals and two runs scored. His speed and defense will be a benefit for the Guardians over the final week of the regular season, but there's no guarantee Straw gets a spot on the postseason roster.

Straw was selected from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Straw's promotion comes with Steven Kwan (back) heading to the 10-day injured list and Carlos Carrasco being designated for assignment. Straw has not appeared in the majors since last season, when he generated a .238/.301/.297 slash line across 518 plate appearances for the Guardians. The 29-year old has slashed .243/.317/.351 for Triple-A Columbus since the start of September.

Straw cleared waivers Sunday and will report to Triple-A Columbus, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw was waived Friday, and unsurprisingly, no other teams were interested in putting in a claim for an outfielder who hit a paltry .239 and slugged just .302 over parts of three seasons in Cleveland. He has strong speed and defense, but it'll likely take an injury to another Guardians outfielder for Straw to get back in the majors.

Straw is not on the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Guardians placed Straw on waivers Friday, and the team has now officially announced its intentions to begin the season without him as part of its outfield unit. Straw is owed roughly $20 million over the next three years, so he will most likely clear waivers and head to Triple-A while Cleveland keeps Estevan Florial, Tyler Freeman and Ramon Laureano as its options in center field.

Straw has been placed on waivers by the Guardians, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw will undoubtedly clear waivers given that he's still owed about $20 million, but he has options remaining and it sounds like he could be left off the Opening Day roster. If that's the case, the Guardians would appear ready to roll with a combination of Estevan Florial, Ramon Laureano and Tyler Freeman in center field.

Straw (illness) is starting in center field and batting second in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has been battling a viral infection for nearly two weeks, but he'll return to game action Sunday. Straw had a .238/.301/.297 slash line with 20 steals in 147 games last season and remains the favorite to start in center field Opening Day, but Estevan Florial is also pushing for the job.

Straw is being held out of action due to a viral infection, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear how long Straw has been under the weather, but he last played in a Grapefruit League game Tuesday. Consider him day-to-day. Straw is attempting to hold off Estevan Florial for the Guardians' center field job.

Straw went 2-for-3 with a steal and a walk in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Straw reached base three times in the contest but was left stranded on each occasion as the Guardians got shut out on the road. The center fielder has now recorded two hits in four consecutive games, though he's surprisingly failed to score or drive in a run over that stretch. He also swiped a bag for the second straight game to give him 20 stolen bases for the season, with 10 of those coming in September.

Straw went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Straw is showing some life at the plate with three straight multi-hit efforts. Before this burst, he'd gone just 6-for-46 (.130) over his first 18 games in September. The center fielder has maintained decent speed with 19 steals in 25 attempts this season, but his paltry .235/.297/.294 slash line with one home run, 29 RBI and 52 runs scored has left plenty to be desired. Despite the poor numbers, he's played in 146 contests.

Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Straw has a .130/.173/.174 slash line through 18 games in September and will head to the bench Sunday. Ramon Laureano will man center field and bat fifth.