The Guardians recalled Herrin from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin will join the Cleveland bullpen in place of Emmanuel Clase (personal), who was placed on administrative leave through Aug. 31 due to his involvement in MLB's gambling investigation. Though the absence of Clase creates a void in the ninth inning, Herrin is likely to be used in middle relief initially rather than factoring into the mix for saves. The 28-year-old lefty has posted a 3.99 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 28:22 K:BB in 29.1 innings with the big club this season.

The Guardians optioned Herrin to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin has turned in a 3.99 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 29.1 innings with the Guardians this season, but he'll be sent to Triple-A to clear room for Kolby Allard. The 28-year-old Herrin is only a year removed from posting a 1.92 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 2024, and if he can recapture that form while in the minors, he should have a good chance to return to Cleveland at some point this summer.

Herrin (2-0) allowed one hit over 1.1 innings to pick up the win in Friday's 7-0 victory over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Tanner Bibee was pulled after giving up a fourth walk and with Cleveland leading, 3-0, in the fifth inning, paving the way for Herrin to vulture the win. The reliever has two wins and two holds over six appearances, allowing one run while striking out five over five innings. Herrin shined for the Guardians in 2024, posting a 1.92 ERA over 75 regular-season appearances (fifth in MLB). The lefty typically pitches when the Guardians are leading and/or to get out of trouble created by another pitcher.

Herrin (5-1) was charged with the loss Sunday against the Cardinals after giving up one run on a hit-by-pitch over one inning.

EDGE Analysis

The hit batsman (Lars Nootbaar) was the only baserunner Herrin allowed in his appearance. Andrew Walters faltered in relieving Herrin, walking two batters and uncorking a wild pitch that allowed that the decisive run to score. It's a tough way to lose a 9.2-inning scoreless streak, but Herrin has been excellent in a mostly low-leverage role this year. He's pitched to a 1.98 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 66:25 K:BB across 64.2 innings while adding 15 holds, though he hasn't seen consistent usage as a setup man.

Herrin (arm) struck out two and hit one batter in a scoreless and hitless inning during Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin exited Saturday's appearance after being struck in the arm by a batted ball, but he's no worse for wear after returning to the mound a day later. He's pitched five of the last seven days, so he may still be due some standard rest in the coming days. Herrin has been effective while seeing time in some high-leverage spots with a 2.10 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 54:24 K:BB over 55.2 innings while adding 14 holds.

Herrin left in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Pirates due to a left arm injury, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin was hit in the arm by a liner from Oneil Cruz, and the 27-year-old reliever was replaced by Eli Morgan shortly after. Across his 19 outings since the All-Star break, Herrin has a 3.63 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

Herrin (5-0) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the win over the Yankees on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin worked the 11th inning and kept the game tied at 3-3 before the Guardians' offense erupted in the 12th to make him the pitcher of record. The southpaw has had a bumpy August, allowing six runs over 8.1 innings, but he's picked up two holds and avoided losses and blown saves in that nine-appearance span. Herrin has a 2.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB through 51 innings overall while adding 13 holds this season, though his high walk rate (4.1 BB/9) has mostly limited him to a middle-relief role.

Herrin (4-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday versus the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin got a groundout from Garrett Stubbs to end the sixth inning before Steven Kwan's solo home run put the Guardians ahead in the seventh. He hasn't featured in a prominent role, but Herrin has been effective this season with a 1.30 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 42:20 K:BB over 41.2 innings. He's added 10 holds and two blown saves.

Herrin (3-0) struck out one in a perfect inning and earned the win Sunday over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

A rain delay cut Triston McKenzie's start short at three innings, though he threw 74 pitches and likely wasn't going to last long enough to qualify for the win. Herrin was once again excellent in relief -- he's allowed just one run over 7.1 innings in June. The southpaw has a 1.16 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB over 31 innings while adding eight holds and two blown saves. The one downside for Herrin is that nearly all of the Guardians' other relievers have also enjoyed strong seasons, which has kept him in a lower-leverage role.

Herrin (2-0) allowed a hit and a walk without giving up a run in one-third of an inning to earn the win Friday over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Herrin allowed an inherited runner to score in the eighth inning, which tied the game at 2-2, but the Guardians retook the lead in their half of the frame on a Jose Ramirez solo home run. It'll go down as Herrin's first blown save of the campaign. The southpaw has been quite effective so far with a 0.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 19.1 innings while adding four holds through 20 appearances. He doesn't seen a ton of high-leverage work and is not in contention for save chances at this time, as Emmanuel Clase has been nearly untouchable for the Guardians this season.