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The Cleveland Guardians traded for a pitcher and signed international prospects. Here's why that matters

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.

With so many players grabbing the headlines with opportunities to make a major-league impact, including outfielder Chase DeLauter and pitcher Parker Messick, others are quietly expected to rise through the minor league ranks in 2026.

If the Cleveland Guardians want to make any other additions before the 2026 MLB Opening Day, there are a few former members of the organization still in the limbo of free agency that the front office could target.

On Friday, Jan. 9, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially took second baseman Ketel Marte off the trade block and committed to keeping him around for the foreseeable future. Heading into the Winter Meetings, rumors began floating that Marte would be moved.

The Cleveland Guardians fan favorite decided to stay with the Guardians for less money, and it's time for the team to cash in.

On Sunday, Jan. 11, a member of the Guardians' minor league system, Carlos Hernández, was involved in a car accident in the early morning hours. It has been confirmed that he did suffer injuries in the crash, but is stable and responsive.

There aren't many players in MLB, let alone the rest of the sports world. that would be willing to be as loyal as José Ramírez has been to the Cleveland Guardians. He took a contract extension with the hope of bringing a World Series title to The Land.

While there hasn't been a lot to be happy about this offseason, the Cleveland Guardians had prospect outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez honored with an MVP award from the 2025-26 LBPRC (Puerto Rican Winter League) to boost morale.

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