Guardians Designate Doug Nikhazy For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Guardians have added left-hander Kolby Allard to their 40-man roster and optioned right-hander Colin Holderman to Triple-A Columbus, while designating left-hander Doug Nikhazy for assignment.
- Allard, 28, posted a strong 2.63 ERA over 65 innings last season but showed underlying metrics suggesting his performance may have been luck-driven; he was previously outrighted but re-signed on a minor league deal.
- The move likely aims to provide pitching depth as the Guardians face a tough Dodgers lineup and have concerns about Tanner Bibee’s shoulder inflammation following his Opening Day exit.
- Doug Nikhazy, a 26-year-old second-round pick with solid minor league numbers but struggles at Triple-A and in his MLB debut, is now in DFA limbo and could be claimed or traded within the next week.
- Despite recent struggles, Nikhazy remains a prospect with potential value due to his remaining minor league options and ranking as the Guardians' #28 prospect entering the season.
