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Cobb, 36, is 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA in three starts for the Guardians, who have a 4½-game lead over Kansas City in the AL Central. Cobb recently carried a perfect game into the sixth inning against Pittsburgh.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has had to juggle his rotation all season because of injuries. The team acquired Cobb and signed Matthew Boyd to add depth and experience to its young staff.
Cobb’s debut with Cleveland had been delayed by blister issues he developed while getting ready to pitch after a long layoff following hip surgery in October.
To fill Cobb’s roster spot, the Guardians brought up right-hander Andrew Walters from Triple-A Columbus.
