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.

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer and rookie C.J. Kayfus had a solo shot as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1. Gavin Williams threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings,

PHOENIX — The bottom of Cleveland’s lineup provided all the offense Monday as C.J. Kayfus and Brayan Rocchio delivered home runs off Arizona starter Zac Gallen, and Guardians righty Gavin Williams tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 win at Chase Field.