Karinchak, 29, struck out 53 and walked 16 in 27 innings for Cleveland in 2020. The next year he went 7-4 with 11 saves, while striking out 78 and walking 32 in 66 1/3 innings.

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians reliever James Karinchak has been optioned to the minor leagues following his latest ineffective outing. The team made the move on Saturday, a day after the right ...

Cleveland won the American League Central even despite losing key relievers like Trevor Stephan and James Karinchak, and then took care of the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS before losing against the ...