Cleveland Guardians News & Updates

March 22, 2026

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Travis Bazzana is making a strong case for the Guardians' Opening Day roster, showcasing his power with five RBIs in a 10-7 spring loss to the Giants, a performance that cements his status as Cleveland’s top prospect. Meanwhile, Gabriel Arias has been named the starting shortstop for the 2026 season, but the pressure is on as fans are calling for Brayan Rocchio to take the reins instead. Adding to the roster shakeup, the Guardians traded infielder Carter Kieboom to the Phillies after a disappointing spring, while former Guardian Logan S. Allen resurfaces in the MLB with a minor league deal after a stint overseas. The team is clearly in transition, with exciting talent vying for spots and a mix of fresh faces and familiar names shaping the future.

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3 Guardians players who earned Opening Day roster spot with strong spring

3 Guardians players who earned Opening Day roster spot with strong spring

The Cleveland Guardians had a variety of players who got off to strong starts this spring.

Former Guardian resurfaces on minor league deal with Dodgers after season overseas

Former Guardian resurfaces on minor league deal with Dodgers after season overseas

Former Guardian Logan S. Allen spent last season pitching in Korea but is now back in MLB thanks to a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

Bazzana (GS, 5 RBIs), LaViolette (HR) put on Guards power display

Bazzana (GS, 5 RBIs), LaViolette (HR) put on Guards power display

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Travis Bazzana looks ready for the 2026 season to get underway. Bazzana joined the Guardians’ starting lineup for Saturday’s 10-7 Cactus League loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and had a monster afternoon. The 23-year-old (who’s ranked Cleveland’s No. 1 prospect and No. 20 overall by

Spring Training GAME THREAD: Guardians vs. Giants

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Spring Training GAME THREAD: Guardians vs. Giants

Here’s today’s lineup: CF Schneemann C Fry 1B Manzardo LF Fairchild DH Naylor RF Kayfus 3B Mooney 2B Bazzana SS Tolentino P Bibee

One Last Chance for Gabriel Arias

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One Last Chance for Gabriel Arias

Guardians fans will see Gabriel Arias as the team’s starting shortstop to begin 2026. How long will he stay there? Readers of this blog may recall that I have been staunchly of the opinion that the Guardians should start Brayan Rocchio at short and let Travis Bazzana or Juan Brito try their hand at second […]

Phillies Acquire Carter Kieboom From Guardians

Phillies Acquire Carter Kieboom From Guardians

The Phillies have acquired infielder Carter Kieboom from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, as reported by MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins shortly before the Guards officially announced the trade. Kieboom signed a minor league deal with Cleveland during the offseason and had only a .512 OPS over 26 Spring Training plate appearances. Since Kieboom didn’t […]