Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has rejoined the team after missing three games to be with his family while his mother underwent a heart transplant.

The Cleveland Guardians already knew it, but they got some added proof on Sunday. They won the Kyle Manzardo trade. Manzardo stepped in the box against Aaron Civale on Sunday afternoon in Chicago. It's been two years since they were traded for one another.

CHICAGO — Kyle Manzardo has returned to the Guardians after missing three games to be with his family during his mother’s heart transplant surgery. Cleveland optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel back to Triple-A Columbus in order to clear a spot for Manzardo on the active roster.

Kyle Manzardo hit a tiebreaking home run and All-Star Steven Kwan drove in two runs to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday. Manzardo’s solo shot in the sixth off

Steven Kwan put the Guardians ahead with a sacrifice fly in the next at-bat, which turned out to be the game-winning RBI in Cleveland's 6-5 win ... On the very next pitch, Guardians clean-up hitter Kyle Manzardo made the White Sox pay.

Cleveland's promising slugger rejoins team after three-day absence during his mother's long-awaited heart surgery.

The Cleveland Guardians placed first baseman Kyle Manzardo on the Family Medical Emergency List. A player can remain on the list for up to seven days. In a corresponding roster move, the Guardians have recalled outfielder Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo got off to a strong starter this season, slugging eight home runs between March and April for an .853 OPS. S