Guards acquire Darren McCaughan; Gavin Williams to 60-day IL [Video]

The Cleveland Guardians announced a pair of roster moves on Thursday afternoon.

The club confirmed its acquiring of right-hander Darren McCaughan from the Miami Marlins. McCaughan, who was traded from Miami for cash considerations, was subsequently optioned to the Guardians’ Triple-A affiliate in Columbus. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Gavin Williams was transferred to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Williams, who had suffered an elbow injury during Guardians spring training, had been working toward returning to the injury-riddled Cleveland rotation before being shut down last week with elbow soreness.

McCaughan, 28, was acquired by Miami from the Seattle Mariners prior to Spring Training. After making 5 starts (1-2, 6.14 ERA) in Triple-A Jacksonville, McCaughan made his only relief appearance for the Marlins on May 4 at Oakland, in which he allowed eight runs in 4.2 innings. McCaughan was designated for assignment on May 5.

McCaughan has pitched in six major league games across three seasons …