Mariners are useful idiots, walk off series finale 5-4
Mariners clinch series finale 5-4 against Athletics with a walk-off hit!
The Cleveland Guardians are hinting at a potential promotion for catching prospect Cooper Ingle. Fans speculate this could happen soon based on recent game observations.
Guardians' moves suggest Cooper Ingle promotion is imminent for catching prospect originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Guardians haven't made anything official.
But all the Guards fans reading the tea leaves think Cooper Ingle, the promising catching prospect, might be getting promoted to MLB.
This post on X from Adam Hintz started the feeling:
"Cooper Ingle was just removed after getting his second straight hit. He advanced to 2nd on a walk to Dom Nuñez and walked off the field after a discussion. Did not seem to be limping or favoring anything."
MORE:This might be the weirdest way to get an inside-the-park HR
That certainly sounds like it could be the way to take a guy out of the game when it's been decided that he's being promoted.
The Guardians are about to go on a road trip, too, so they'd need Ingle to come along with them if that was the plan.
The Guardians currently have Bo Naylor and Austin Hedges as catchers. They're actually 9-0 in games Hedges starts, but things haven't gone well so far this season for Naylor.
Ingle is a top-100 prospect, and while this would be a bit ahead of schedule, he seemed likely to get a chance in the major leagues at some point this season.
He's 24 years old and was a fourth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2023 MLB Draft.
The Guardians' recent game decisions and player observations suggest that Cooper Ingle may soon be promoted to MLB.
Cooper Ingle is a promising catching prospect for the Cleveland Guardians, noted for his recent performance in games.
Adam Hintz reported that Cooper Ingle was removed after a strong performance, which has led to speculation about his promotion.
Mariners clinch series finale 5-4 against Athletics with a walk-off hit!
SEC stands firm against 24-team College Football Playoff expansion amid ongoing discussions.
ESPN urges Bills fans to keep an open mind about drafting a receiver.
New photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini having breakfast together emerge.
Catch the Suns vs Thunder Game 2 live on ESPN and Fubo!
Catch the Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake MLS match live on Apple TV!
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Ingle is hot so far this season at Triple-A, hitting .355 in the early going with four home runs and a 1.357 ERA.
If he was called up, it's not clear how the Guardians would clear a roster space, but that's all part of the process.
Cleveland fans will be keeping an eye on the transactions for any official Ingle news. There are definitely Guardians supporters who would love to see him in the big leagues.