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Guardians slow-playing No. 2 prospect DeLauter's ramp-up 

@tim_stebbins
8:23 PM EST

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians forecasted throughout this winter that they would be mindful of Chase DeLauter's workload this spring due to his physical history. So far, they’re pleased with how the situation has been handled, especially given an early test. “We're learning and starting to understand Chase,” manager Stephen

Here's the Guardians' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

@tim_stebbins
12:53 PM EST

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Kyle Manzardo started at first base for the Guardians in the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2024. Last year, CJ Kayfus followed in his footsteps, while lefty Parker Messick was Cleveland’s starting pitcher. For the third straight year, Guardians fans will get an up-close look at the organization’s

Here are the Guardians' 2026 Top 30 prospects

@benweinrib
March 3, 2026

The Guardians got a taste of the future when they rostered Chase DeLauter for their 2025 Wild Card Series, making him just the sixth player to see his first MLB action in the playoffs. The 2022 first-rounder delivered a single -- and fellow Top 30 prospect George Valera hit a

Welcome back! DeLauter mashes 105.6 mph HR in return

@tim_stebbins
March 1, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Chase DeLauter, you know how to make a (re)entrance. DeLauter returned to the Guardians’ lineup on Sunday for the first time since he was a late scratch Wednesday due to lower body soreness. The 24-year-old promptly went 2-for-2 with a double and a homer in an 8-3

Big year for Bazzana? Top prospect excited for Classic, possible MLB debut

@tim_stebbins
February 28, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Representing Australia in the World Baseball Classic is something that has always been on Travis Bazzana’s radar. It’s a dream that dates to his childhood, when the now-23-year-old would glue himself to a TV to watch his idols play for his native country’s national team. When the

DeLauter hitting again in BP, optimistic about return next week

@tim_stebbins
February 27, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- If we were at a different point on the calendar, perhaps Chase DeLauter would have remained in the Guardians’ lineup in recent days. But it’s not even March, so he and the team took the most sensible approach after he experienced a bit of lower body soreness

DeLauter (lower body soreness) scratched for precautionary reasons

@tim_stebbins
February 25, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians have noted on several occasions they intend to be mindful about Chase DeLauter’s workload this spring due to his injury history. That plan came into action during Wednesday’s Cactus League matchup against the Rangers.

Guardians' top prospect logs 1st hit of spring ... and sends it 423 feet

@tim_stebbins
February 24, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Travis Bazzana made sure to make the most of his final Cactus League game before he heads to Japan to represent Australia in the World Baseball Classic. Bazzana (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 1 prospect and No. 20 overall by MLB Pipeline) picked up his first

Here are the new teams and new looks coming to Minor League Baseball in 2026

@BensBiz
February 20, 2026

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

After previous injuries, DeLauter wants to show he can play full season

@tim_stebbins
February 10, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- During a round of batting practice on Field 3 at the Guardians’ player development complex on Tuesday, Chase DeLauter launched a deep fly ball to right field. Behind the batting cage, one teammate warned, “Look out!” as the ball sailed over the fence. Over the next six

Svert Reinoso highlights

February 4, 2026

Led by Bazzana, Guards' NRI list includes top prospects, familiar faces

January 30, 2026

The Guardians have invited 26 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training this year, which begins in less than two weeks in Goodyear, Ariz.

Guards land six players among Top 100 Prospects, led by Bazzana

@tim_stebbins
January 23, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ roster is annually fueled by homegrown players, and 2026 will be no different. Within its pipeline, Cleveland also has an intriguing collection of prospects who are vying to be part of the club’s next wave of talent this season and beyond.

3 Guardians prospects who could find their way to the bigs in '26

@tim_stebbins
January 22, 2026

CLEVELAND -- We’re only a few weeks away from the Guardians’ first full-squad Spring Training workout on Feb. 17, which will officially open a camp that will feature plenty of up-and-coming players competing for a spot on Cleveland’s Opening Day roster. Chase DeLauter, George Valera, C.J. Kayfus and Parker Messick

Guardians acquire pitching prospect Gomez from Mets for international bonus pool money

@tim_stebbins
January 15, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians bolstered the pitching depth in their developmental pipeline on Thursday, when they acquired lefty Franklin Gomez from the Mets in exchange for international bonus pool money.

Guardians stock up on switch-hitting shortstops as int'l signing period opens

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

There may be no more exciting type of prospect than a switch-hitting shortstop. Cleveland believes it has landed one of the best in the 2026 international class as the signing period opens, having agreed to a deal with Svert Reinoso, who checks in at No. 38 on MLB Pipeline’s Top

How DeLauter's postseason debut could position him for big '26

@tim_stebbins
December 22, 2025

CLEVELAND -- When the Guardians made the surprising move to add Chase DeLauter to their postseason roster this fall, when he had yet to play in a big league game, they were confident he could provide them a boost.

These 10 teams have the prospects to swing a big trade at the Winter Meetings

December 2, 2025

The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., and prospects are certain to be on the shopping list for some clubs. Which team will get the best holiday-season deal? Who has the prospect capital to make that kind of deal happen?

Guards' No. 3 prospect among those protected; Enright DFA'd

@tim_stebbins
November 18, 2025

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians added four prospects to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, ahead of the deadline for teams to protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft.

Surprise! Saguaros stun way to AFL title with late rally

@Kelsie_Heneghan
November 14, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- All season long, Surprise manager Jesus Azuaje watched his players pick each other up. So when the Saguaros were down by four runs in the sixth inning of the Arizona Fall League Championship Game, he knew they’d just keep competing together. The team made up of Brewers,

Meet the Guards' knuckleballing prospect -- who's learning from a legend

@tim_stebbins
October 30, 2025

CLEVELAND -- When baseball fans in northeast Ohio think of Tom Candiotti, they likely think of the knuckleball. Candiotti, who spent seven of his 16 big league seasons with Cleveland, is one of the most prominent pitchers to feature the offering. That’s why Candiotti’s presence in Arizona earlier this month,

Here are 10 AFL players vying for 40-man roster spots

October 15, 2025

For some players, the Arizona Fall League can act like a last-chance saloon. The AFL is known widely as a showcase circuit, providing opportunity for some of the game’s best prospects to get in more work before the offseason begins. It’s also a shot for Minor Leaguers with upcoming Rule

3 Guardians prospects to watch for breakout campaigns in 2026

@tim_stebbins
October 13, 2025

This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins' Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Arizona Fall League Week 1 top performers

October 12, 2025

The 33rd season of the Arizona Fall League is a week old, and already, there are top prospects standing out amid the field of, well, top prospects. Here are the top performers from the first week of AFL action:

After injury odyssey, Guardians' No. 29 prospect Espino looking to refind fireballing form in AFL

October 10, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Daniel Espino was on the verge of reaching the big leagues with the Guardians in the spring of 2022. Just 21 years old, he had a fastball that reached 103 mph and a wipeout slider that climbed into the low 90s. He opened that season by striking