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'''Kolby Kenneth Allard''' (born August 13, 1997) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Cleveland Guardians]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Atlanta Braves]], [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], and [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. He was selected by the Braves with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft|2015 MLB draft]]. |
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'''Kolby Kenneth Allard''' (born August 13, 1997) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Cleveland Guardians]] organization. He has previously played in MLB for the [[Atlanta Braves]], [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], and [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. He was selected by the Braves with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft|2015 MLB draft]]. |
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On February 3, 2025, Allard signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]] that included an invitation to spring training.[{{cite web|author=|date=February 3, 2025|title=Guardians sign LHP Kolby Allard|url=https://mlb.com/press-release/press-release-guardians-sign-lhp-kolby-allard-x8354|website=[[MLB.com]]|location=[[Cleveland, Ohio]]|publisher=MLB Advanced Media|access-date=February 3, 2025}}] He began the year with the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]], recording a 4.86 ERA with 13 strikeouts over his first four starts. On April 26, the Guardians selected Allard's contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{cite news |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |title=Guardians Select Kolby Allard |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/guardians-select-kolby-allard.html |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 26, 2025}}] On July 3, Allard was [[designated for assignment]] by the Guardians.[{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=July 3, 2025 |title=Guardians Designate Kolby Allard For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/guardians-designate-kolby-allard-for-assignment.html |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 8.[{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=July 8, 2025 |title=Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/kolby-allard-elects-free-agency.html |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] The next day, Cleveland re-signed Allard to a minor league contract and selected him to the active roster.[{{Cite web |date=2025-07-09 |title=Guardians' Kolby Allard: Recalled from Triple-A |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-kolby-allard-recalled-from-triple-a/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}] In 33 appearances for the Guardians, he posted a 2-2 record and 2.63 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 65 innings of work. On November 6, Allard was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Columbus; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=November 6, 2025 |title=Guardians Decline Club Option On John Means |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/guardians-decline-club-option-on-john-means.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] |
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On February 3, 2025, Allard signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]] that included an invitation to spring training.[{{cite web|author=|date=February 3, 2025|title=Guardians sign LHP Kolby Allard|url=https://mlb.com/press-release/press-release-guardians-sign-lhp-kolby-allard-x8354|website=[[MLB.com]]|location=[[Cleveland, Ohio]]|publisher=MLB Advanced Media|access-date=February 3, 2025}}] He began the year with the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]], recording a 4.86 ERA with 13 strikeouts over his first four starts. On April 26, the Guardians selected Allard's contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{cite news |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |title=Guardians Select Kolby Allard |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/guardians-select-kolby-allard.html |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 26, 2025}}] On July 3, Allard was [[designated for assignment]] by the Guardians.[{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=July 3, 2025 |title=Guardians Designate Kolby Allard For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/guardians-designate-kolby-allard-for-assignment.html |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 8.[{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=July 8, 2025 |title=Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/kolby-allard-elects-free-agency.html |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] The next day, Cleveland re-signed Allard to a minor league contract and selected him to the active roster.[{{Cite web |date=2025-07-09 |title=Guardians' Kolby Allard: Recalled from Triple-A |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-kolby-allard-recalled-from-triple-a/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}] In 33 appearances for the Guardians, he posted a 2-2 record and 2.63 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 65 innings of work. On November 6, Allard was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Columbus; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=November 6, 2025 |title=Guardians Decline Club Option On John Means |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/guardians-decline-club-option-on-john-means.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] |
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On February 2, 2026, Allard re-signed with the Guardians organization on a minor league contract.[https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-02-02] On March 30, Cleveland selected Allard's contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{Cite web|title=Guardians Designate Doug Nikhazy|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/guardians-designate-doug-nikhazy-for-assignment.html|access-date=March 30, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}] In four appearances for the Guardians, he struggled to a 10.38 ERA with nine strikeouts across {{fraction|8|2|3}} innings pitched. On April 13, Allard was designated for assignment by Cleveland.[{{cite news |title=Guardians activate Hunter Gaddis, George Valera |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48479281/guardians-activate-hunter-gaddis-george-valera |access-date=April 14, 2026 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=April 13, 2026}}] |
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On February 2, 2026, Allard re-signed with the Guardians organization on a minor league contract.[https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-02-02] On March 30, Cleveland selected Allard's contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{Cite web|title=Guardians Designate Doug Nikhazy|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/guardians-designate-doug-nikhazy-for-assignment.html|access-date=March 30, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}] In four appearances for the Guardians, he struggled to a 10.38 ERA with nine strikeouts across {{fraction|8|2|3}} innings pitched. On April 13, Allard was designated for assignment by Cleveland.[{{cite news |title=Guardians activate Hunter Gaddis, George Valera |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48479281/guardians-activate-hunter-gaddis-george-valera |access-date=April 14, 2026 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=April 13, 2026}}] He elected free agency and then re-signed with the Guardians on a new minor league contract the following day. |
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