Guardians vs Braves Prediction, Picks and Odds Sunday 04-28-2024

Note: Riley exited the previous game due to a lower-abdominal tightness, and it is unclear whether he will play against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Note: Acuna Jr. missed the previous game dealing with lower-back tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Athletics on Wednesday.

Note: Schwellenbach is placed on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Sale has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured left ribcage, and he will be out of the lineup until early July.

Note: Hernandez is dealing with a right-hand finger injury, and it has yet to be established if he will take the field for Friday's contest against the Giants.

Note: Allen exited the previous game due to a finger injury, and he is unlikely to play Friday versus the Red Sox.

Note: Fairchild left the matchup due to a finger injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Red Sox on Friday.

Note: Smith-Shawver has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Smith-Shawver suffered a injury on his right arm, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Dodgers on Friday.

Note: Strider has been ticketed for the 15-day injury list due to a hamstring injury, and a timetable for return is yet to be established.

Note: Ozuna is dealing with a leg injury, and it is undetermined if he will face Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Note: Bummer is placed on the bereavement list, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Note: Murphy has been activated from the 10-day injured list battling a ribs injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Phillies on Tuesday.

Note: Lopez has been ticketed for the 15-day injury list due to a right shoulder inflammation, and a timetable for returning to return has yet to be established.

Note: Profar will face an 80-game suspension for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy, and he will be out of the lineup till late June.

Note: Alvarez Jr. has been ticketed for the 10-day injury list due to a left wrist inflammation, and a timetable for returning to return has yet to be established.

Note: Murphy will miss an extended period due to rib injury, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Acuna Jr. tore his ACL last season, and he is not expected to return in time for the season opener.

Note: Strider underwent Tommy John surgery last season, and he will not be ready for the season opener.

Note: Jimenez had surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, and he is expected to miss at least a significant portion of the upcoming season.

Note: Manzardo is sidelined due to family emergency list, and he is likely to miss two to three games.

Note: Thomas left the last game in between due to mild plantar fasciitis symptoms, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Tigers on Sunday.

Note: Ortiz has been placed on paid leave by the league while he is under investigation for gambling.

Note: Arias exited the matchup with a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Note: Ramirez left the game after getting hit by a pitch on his forearm, and it is unclear if he will be active for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Note: Hedges has been placed on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion, and there is no timetable for return.

Note: Walters has been added on the 15-day IL due to a Lat injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.

Note: Thomas has been placed on a 10-day injured list due to a foot injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Kwan left the game due to a right wrist inflammation, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Angels on Friday.

Note: Cecconi is managing a groin injury, and he is unlikely to face the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Note: Santana has been sidelined due to due to left leg tightness, and it is unknown if he will play Monday versus Dodgers.

Note: Gaddis is laid up for a personal reason, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

Note: Brennan has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Lively left the previous game due to an forearm injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Brewers on Tuesday.

Note: Bibee exited the last game due to apparent leg cramping, it is unclear if he will suit up against the Nationals on Monday

Note: Cecconi has been dealing with a left oblique strain, but has began his rehab assignment.

Note: Ramirez left the contest due to a leg injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Note: Sewald has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, and it is unknown if he will return to action.

Note: Clase is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Red Sox on Friday.

Note: Thomas has been ticketed to the 10-day injured list with a right wrist bone bruise, and he will be sidelined till the late part of April.

Note: Thomas exited the contest with a right wrist contusion, and it is unclear if he will take the field against the White Sox on Thursday.

Note: Ramirez left the match due to a sprained right wrist, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against the Royals on Sunday.

Note: Bibee is ailing from illness, and it is unclear if he will face Royals on Saturday.

Note: Cecconi has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Means has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a elbow injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Sabrowski has been ticketed to the 15-day injured list with a elbow injury, and there is no timetable for return.

Note: DeLauter underwent hernia surgery, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Aleman will miss an undetermined length of time with an abdominal injury, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Fry landed on the 60-day injury list after suffering an elbow injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Hentges landed on the 60-day injury list after undergoing a right shoulder anterior capsule repair, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Bieber is recovering from an elbow injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Stephan is recovering from right UCL reconstruction surgery, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.