That includes Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette, their first-round pick. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound LaViolette, who just underwent hand surgery, received a $4 million signing bonus, which was above his slot value of $3.38 million. The Guardians selected him with the 27th pick in the first round.

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MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently chose his top trade asset for each team, and named Cleveland’s best piece as Steven Kwan. “Kwan is under club control for two more years, so while the Guardians don’t have to move him, he may be their best asset to bring back a solid package of young talent,” wrote Feinsand.

When the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon, both teams will have plenty on their minds.

A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

Tennessee sophomore infielder Dean Curley was selected in the second round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 64 overall pick. The slot value assigned to the pick is $1,

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

Former Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor has reportedly been traded, with the deadline rapidly approaching.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first game of a three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday.

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With under a week until the MLB trade deadline, MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today provided an update on the Guardians' plans. While they've received interest in their relievers, Nightengale's update all but shuts down a potential trade of Cade Smith.