Cleveland Guardians trade left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington to the Arizona Diamondbacks in minor deal

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Konnor Pilkington delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 25, …

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Konnor Pilkington delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: May 1, 2023 / 02:19 PM EDT

Updated: May 1, 2023 / 09:33 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians have officially traded left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

In exchange, the Guardians receive $100,000.

Pilkington was designated for assignment by the Guardians last week. He was originally acquired by Cleveland in 2021 in a trade with the White Sox for Cesar Hernandez.

He appeared in just one game for the Guardians this season, tossing 2 innings with a pair of strikeouts.

He made his Major League debut in 2022, and has pitched 60 total innings in the big leagues. He has posted a career record of 1-2 with a 3.75 ERA.