The Cleveland Guardians have punched their ticket to the MLB playoffs. They defeated the Boston Red Sox in order to make that happen. However, some Cleveland Guardians news has emerged regarding Carter Spivey, Wes Burton, and Kyle Dernedde.

The Guardians are currently first in the AL Central Division. The Chicago White Sox sit 1.0 game back, followed by the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, and the Kansas City Royals.

After a 2-1 series win over the Red Sox (including a 1-0 win Thursday night), they turn their attention to the Royals. They may have clinched a spot, but they can secure a bye if they can keep their distance from the White Sox.

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 19: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians runs out an RBI single during the third inning against the Athletics at Progressive Field on September 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Before the first pitch of their third and final game against the Red Sox, the Guardians announced the release of three players: Spivey, Burton, and Dernedde.

The Guardians announced the release of those three players via the MiLB Transactions Log: “Akron RubberDucks released RHP Carter Spivey. Hill City Howlers released RHP Wes Burton. Akron RubberDucks released SS Kyle Dernedde.”

Spivey is a 27-year-old pitcher in his third year with the organization. Burton is a 26-year-old, 6-foot-8 hurler, while Dernedde is a 26-year-old, 5-foot-9 shortstop.

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 10: Manager Stephen Vogt removes starting pitcher Parker Messick #77 of the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on June 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Spivey last played in 2025. He was put on the full-season injured list on March 20th, 2026.

Spivey played 15 games in 2025. In those games, he threw 29 strikeouts in 36.1 innings. Additionally, he finished with one save, a 4.21 ERA, and a 1.32 WHIP.

Burton pitched for two of the Guardians’ minor league affiliates. He recorded 11 strikeouts in 8.1 innings in nine games. Burton also recorded a 7.56 ERA and a 2.28 WHIP.

Finally, Dernedde played only one game and spent most of the season on the 60-day injured list. In that single game, he was struck out twice and walked once.

All in all, it doesn’t look like the Guardians will miss much with these three players moving on to new organizations.