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Erik Sabrowski’s return from elbow surgery has been rocky, with shaky command, rising walks, and a drop in fastball velocity threatening his role as a reliable setup pitcher. After walking three straight batters and surrendering two runs, he was pulled from his latest outing — a trend that’s plagued him since his June 19 return. His ERA sits at a concerning 9.00 over six innings in nine games, with a WHIP of 2.50 and a walk rate ballooning to 18.8%. While his strikeout rate remains solid at 28.1%, the control issues and declining velocity (now averaging 93.9 mph) suggest he’s not yet back to form. Still, his career resilience — including surviving two Tommy John surgeries — and a potential week off during the All-Star break could give him a chance to reset. How he performs after the break will be key to his future role with the Guardians.

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