Yonder Alonso 1B FA Tue 5/22/18 11:38 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso added the final blow in the Indians' 10-0 win Tuesday, crushing a double to the right-center gap with the bases loaded against left-hander Mike Montgomery. It was a rare hit for Alonso against southpaws this season, as he entered the contest hitting just .163/.234/.372 against them on the season. While he has just a .227 average for the season, he has been able to maintain strong counting stats thanks to the strong lineup surrounding him.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Sat 5/19/18 1:13 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is not in the lineup against Houston on Saturday, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso will receive a day off following four straight starts as Erik Gonzalez gets the nod at first base versus left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Look for Alonso to rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's series finale.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Tue 5/15/18 4:54 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
As per usual, Alonso will head to the bench with a southpaw (Francisco Liriano) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Erik Gonzalez will start at first base and hit eighth in his stead.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Sun 5/13/18 11:13 AM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso will head to the bench with lefty Danny Duffy taking the hill for Kansas City in the series finale. Edwin Encarnacion will assume duties at first base in Alonso's stead, opening up the designated-hitter spot for Michael Brantley.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Tue 5/8/18 4:38 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Without the ability to use a designated hitter in a NL park, Alonso will get the night off. Edwin Encarnacion will pick up the start at first base, while Alonso should be one of the first bats called upon if a pinch hitter is needed.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Thu 5/3/18 11:13 AM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso will retreat to the bench with left-hander Jaime Garcia on the mound in Game 1. In his absence, Edwin Encarnacion will play first base while Michael Brantley serves as the designated hitter. Expect to see Alonso back at first base for Game 2.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Mon 4/30/18 2:44 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso went 5-for-15 with a trio of homers and six RBI in Cleveland's four-game series against the Mariners over the weekend, but he'll head to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Rangers with a lefty in Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the opposition. Edwin Encarnacion will start at first base and hit fourth in his stead, with Yan Gomes batting fifth and occupying DH duties.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Sat 4/28/18 11:05 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored Saturday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso extended his home run streak to three games with a home run in the fourth inning off Mike Leake. Despite his recent hot streak, he has been moved down in the lineup as a result of Michael Brantley returning to action and taking over the cleanup role. The move hasn't affected him negatively yet, but could detract from his counting stats as he cools off.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Sun 4/22/18 6:59 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso went 2-for-5 with a run scored and one RBI in Sunday's victory over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso had his second consecutive multi-hit game Sunday and brought his RBI total up to 11 for the year. After a slow start to the season, Alonso's batting average has climbed up to .221 as he's gathered at least one hit in seven of Cleveland's last eight games.
Yonder Alonso 1B FA Sat 4/21/18 9:32 PM
Yonder Alonso
1B FA
Alonso went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's victory over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso's two-out shot was the third homer of the day off Baltimore starter Chris Tillman. The first baseman is off to a slow start to the season, but he now has four homers on the season and has hit safely in six of his past seven games. He's still batting just .206 so far, though.