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Guardians Designate Noel, Sign Struggling Reliever Bruihl

12/18/2025

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Guardians Sign Bruihl

The Cleveland Guardians designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment to clear room for left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl.
Left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl, 28, joins Cleveland after a 5.27 ERA season in 15 games with the Blue Jays.
Bruihl struggled in the postseason, allowing two runs in 0.1 innings.
If unclaimed, Jhonkensy Noel may return to Triple-A Columbus after a disappointing 2024 season.

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Guardians Sign Bruihl

The Cleveland Guardians designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment to clear room for left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl.
Left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl, 28, joins Cleveland after a 5.27 ERA season in 15 games with the Blue Jays.
Bruihl struggled in the postseason, allowing two runs in 0.1 innings.
If unclaimed, Jhonkensy Noel may return to Triple-A Columbus after a disappointing 2024 season.