Since graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia, Travis Bazzana has been a-waltzing all over the United States, from college in Corvallis, Ore., to Eastlake, Ohio, home of the Guardians’ High-A affiliate, the Lake County Captains. But for the past two nights, the Guardians' top prospect has taken his Matilda

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Guardians' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:

1. Travis Bazzana (MLB No. 9), 2B -- Akron (Double-A)
2. Chase DeLauter (MLB No. 35), OF -- Columbus (Triple-A) -- injured list (core muscle surgery)
3. Jaison Chourio (MLB No.

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With Opening Day six days away, Guardians’ 26-man roster is continuing to round into shape. On Friday, Cleveland made a series of moves and announcements that added some clarity to the picture. The Guardians optioned second baseman Juan Brito (their No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline), infielder/outfielder Angel Martínez and

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Doug Nikhazy gave the Guardians something to think about this spring as he emerged as an option to make his first Opening Day roster. While the 25-year-old will not break camp with the team after all, he left a great impression.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Ralphy Velazquez is young enough to remember watching guys such as star outfielder Mookie Betts play in MLB during his childhood. It’s why the Guardians’ No. 5 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) doesn’t take for granted the position he’s in now, living out his own baseball dream. And

The inaugural edition of Spring Breakout was a rousing success last year. Sixteen games showcased not only many of baseball's best prospects but also some of the most jaw-dropping tools in the Minors. Of the 10 best individual attributes we highlighted a year ago, nine belonged to players who reached

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- When MLB held the inaugural Spring Breakout showcase game last March, the Guardians’ roster included several prospects who became key contributors in their run to the 2024 ALCS. That included Kyle Manzardo and Jhonkensy Noel, who batted third and fourth in Cleveland’s starting lineup and hit home

Ding, ding, who’s ready for Round 2? Last year’s inaugural edition of Spring Breakout gave fans early looks at Paul Skenes, Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, Jackson Holliday, Ceddanne Rafaela and many other young stars who graduated off prospect lists in 2024. Not only does it serve as a

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Everyone can relate to the thrill of earning a bit of money as a kid. Maybe you shoveled snow off the sidewalk, raked leaves in the yard, did various household chores or something similar that taught you the value of work from a young age. Travis Bazzana

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Chase DeLauter’s first few professional seasons have been affected by injuries, and the Guardians’ top outfield prospect was dealt more tough news this week. DeLauter (Cleveland’s No. 2 prospect, No. 36 overall according to MLB Pipeline) underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday morning, the Guardians announced. The injury

Coming off their worst season since 2012, the Guardians rebounded to win 92 games last year and make a run to the American League Championship Series. In similar fashion, their farm system also was one of the most improved in baseball. It contributed seven rookies on the ALCS roster, most

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With rotation candidates starting to get multiple appearances under their belts – third starts for some this coming week -- lots of names are in the mix until Shane Bieber returns this summer. Among the young pitchers with something to prove is Doug Nikhazy. The 25-year-old lefty

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- First he showed patience, then Travis Bazzana showed power. The No. 1 overall pick in last summer's MLB Draft, the 22-year-old Bazzana is working out among the big leaguers in his first Spring Training. A member of the Guardians’ “depth camp” roster, he was just another prospect

As the sounds of bats cracking and gloves popping echo across the diamonds of Florida and Arizona, baseball's top prospects will be digging in to push for spots on Major League Opening Day rosters. Although most of these prospects will begin the season in the Minors, there are a handful

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It’s better here in big league camp, Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter is discovering. Not that DeLauter's experience last year in what the club refers to as “depth camp” -- basically, an extra stash of young prospects getting reps and absorbing innings and at-bats -- was bad. But

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The Guardians have a storied history of discovering backstop talent from Venezuela. Look to 1996, when the organization signed a switch-hitting catcher from Ciudad Bolívar, Victor Martinez. After three All-Star seasons and 900 hits with Cleveland, the club welcomes another talented Venezuelan catcher looking to carve out his own path.