
Alfonsin Rosario Makes Positive First Impression With Guardians
The Guardians acquired Alfonsin Rosario in a minor trade last winter. The trade could be a major win if the 21-year-old keeps hitting as he did in April.
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The Guardians acquired Alfonsin Rosario in a minor trade last winter. The trade could be a major win if the 21-year-old keeps hitting as he did in April.
Lefthander Parker Messick missed plenty of bats last season up to Double-A. The Guardians believe he has more in store after adding strength to his frame.
Angel Genao stepped up his game in 2024 to become perhaps the Guardians’ top candidate to be shortstop of the future.
Lefthander Jackson Humphries has missed plenty of bats in his pro career. The Guardians believe that offseason work will set him up to excel in 2025.
With the low-payroll Guardians relying on homegrown talent to fuel MLB success, the Lake County Captains provides optimism for the future.
First base is in good hands with Josh Naylor, but possibly for only one more season. C.J. Kayfus used a breakout season to get on the radar, as did a pair of 2024 rookies.
Jaison Chourio had one of the best seasons by a teenager in the minors this season, making him one of the Guardians’ most intriguing prospects.
Lefthanded-hitting catcher Cooper Ingle continues to advance in all phases of his game in pro ball.
Super-sized slugger Jhonkensy Noel has a chance to make his case to be the Guardians’ first baseman of the future.
Andrew Walters was a two-time All-America reliever at Miami. He was making similar quick work of pro hitters in his debut.
Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson has taken a step forward in his first full pro season.
Injuries have slowed but not stopped Chase DeLauter’s ascent to Cleveland’s lineup.
Young shortstop talent has been a fixture of the Guardians organization for years. Now, Brayan Rocchio is poised to get a chance to set roots at the position in Cleveland.
First-rounder Ralphy Velasquez can hit. Now, Cleveland plans to give him time to learn the finer points of catching.
The Guardians’ pitching factory is good for at least one MLB arm per season. Crafty lefty Will Dion will be on the 2024 radar.
Young, switch-hitting middle infielder Juan Brito proves his versatility and well-rounded skill set at Double-A.
As a switch-hitting center fielder with hitting traits, Jackson Chourio’s little brother has a bright future.
The 21-year-old has quickly reached Double-A on the strength of his hit tool.
The 2022 fourth-rounder is a versatile infielder who excels at getting on base and wreaking havoc once aboard. The Guardians want to help him develop the rest of his game.
The 24-year-old Bibee jumped into the Guardians’ depleted rotation and accomplished something rare in franchise history in his MLB debut.
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