Chase DeLauter Will Bring Needed Power To Guardians’ Lineup
Injuries have slowed but not stopped Chase DeLauter’s ascent to Cleveland’s lineup.
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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.
Cleveland drafted nine pitchers with their first 13 picks in 2022, including former Florida State lefty Parker Messick.
The Arizona State product has many attributes the Guardians value: bat-to-ball skill, enough athleticism to stay in center field and a low strikeout rate.
The 22-year-old is in line to make his big league debut in 2023 and should help an outfield group that didn’t hit for much impact in 2022.
Cleveland picked up the 23-year-old righthander in a minor trade with Arizona, encouraged by his repertoire and new role.
Cleveland immediately added 21-year-old Juan Brito to its 40-man roster after acquiring him from the Rockies.
Trade acquisition Joey Cantillo was in the midst of a breakout at Double-A before a shoulder flare-up. His handedness gives him an advantage in Cleveland.
Drafted 23rd overall in 2021, Gavin Williams met little resistance as he climbed to Double-A this season. Best of all, he showed the mound presence of a frontline starter.
Bo Naylor had precisely the type of bounceback season he needed to have in 2022, and now he is positioned to gain valuable game reps behind the plate in Cleveland in 2023.
What the 24-year-old outfielder lacks in prototype power, he makes up for in bat-to-ball ability and hitting IQ.
Angels Martinez knows what to expect in baseball because his father spent eight years in MLB. The Guardians believe he has upside to unlock.
Shortstop Gabriel Arias’ blend of skills has him well-positioned for a long-term big league role.
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