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The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to see the development of numerous young, impressionable players in 2026. Manager Stephen Vogt spotlighted George Valera and C.J. Kayfus as two he wants to see big leaps from.
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Shawn Armstrong gives us a sneak preview of his "secret" new pitch that will debut with the Cleveland Guardians in 2026.
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Find out when the Cleveland Guardians finally return to action for their 2026 season.
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Recently, Baseball America highlighted that Cleveland Guardians prospect Alfonsin Rosario could end up contributing to the major league roster in the future. Rosario was excellent in the 2025 season, standing out as one of the most consistent outfielders.
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MLB Insider Jeff Passan wrote about how Cleveland's strugglesome numbers in 2025 set the stage for them to make a few critical moves this offseason, with a need for hitters more than anything else. However, the front office has sat quiet.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Ernie Clement, a former member of the Cleveland Guardians, was selected to participate in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with Team USA, a selection that's been given to just 21 individuals.
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The Cleveland Guardians could benefit from signing another player in free agency.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Cleveland Guardians decided to sign infielder Carter Kieboom to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invitation to Major League camp. Kieboom played for the Triple-A Salt Lake in 2025 with a .319 batting average.
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Since arriving in Cleveland way back in 2013 after making his way through the minor league system, he's grown into one of the most consistent and productive bats in the entire league. He's won six Silver Slugger awards and was an All-Star seven times.
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Most of these players won’t stick on the ballot, yet alone sniff induction. But they still merit discussion and stand tall among their peers.

In Case You Missed it

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Cleveland Guardians front office signed Giulianelli to a minor league deal. The 22-year-old still has a lot to prove after spending time with two different professional teams prior to Cleveland.

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