Cleveland recalled Rocchio on July 1 in the wake of Gabriel Arias’ ankle injury. He played so well both on offense and defense that when Arias ultimately returned, Stephen Vogt had no choice but to Rocchio him in the lineup, and slide him to second base.

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The Guardians rode the long ball Monday night, with Brayan Rocchio launching a two-run homer and rookie C.J. Kayfus added a solo shot in a 3-1 win over the Diam

Brayan Rocchio homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. C.J. Kayfus scores.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt says the difference in Brayan Rocchio as a hitter since he returned from a stint in the minor leagues is his confidence at the plate. Rocchio has hit safely in nine of his 10 games since the start of August,