CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ obsession with versatility is sometimes criticized. At times it seems their dream roster would have 13 utility players and a couple of pitchers who could play a position as well.

Right now, however, it’s coming in handy.

Shortstop Gabriel Arias did not start Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game wild-card showdown with the Royals at Progressive Field. He left Monday’s 10-2 win in the sixth inning with a sore right wrist.

Arias was hit on the wrist on Aug. 28 against Seattle and missed four games before returning to the lineup. Manager Stephen Vogt said he reinjured the wrist on Monday.

“He’s in a lot of pain,” said Vogt. “We had some testing done last night and we’re waiting to find out the results.”

Vogt said Arias felt pain swinging the bat

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