Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo was getting some pregame defensive work in on Saturday morning when he stopped. White Sox right-hander Aaron Civale came across the field to introduce himself to the 24-year-old,

The Cleveland Guardians already knew it, but they got some added proof on Sunday. They won the Kyle Manzardo trade. Manzardo stepped in the box against Aaron Civale on Sunday afternoon in Chicago. It's been two years since they were traded for one another.

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has rejoined the team after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant.

Manzardo's sixth-inning homer broke a 2-2 tie and was the game-winning hit. The round-tripper was his 14th of the season. It was a rare highlight for Manzardo, and his first RBI in 10 contests. He was eventually pinch hit for when a lefty reliever entered. Manzardo (.217 average) and David Fry (.136) continue to share designated hitter.

Several first-half themes played out on Sunday for the Chicago White Sox. There were mistakes, like pitcher Aaron Civale failing to cover first base on a potential ending-inning double play. That kept the sixth inning alive for the Cleveland Guardians,

CHICAGO — Kyle Manzardo has returned to the Guardians after missing three games to be with his family during his mother’s heart transplant surgery. Cleveland optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel back to Triple-A Columbus in order to clear a spot for Manzardo on the active roster.

CHICAGO (WKBN) — The Cleveland Guardians reinstated first baseman Kyle Manzardo from the Family Medical Emergency List on Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, the Guardians have optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus.

A direct result of the numerous injuries that have thinned Houston's roster this season has been the steady stream of minor leaguers making their big league debuts for the Astros.