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Guardians Prospects Eye Spring Training Roster Spots
22 Jan
Summary
- Several top prospects like DeLauter and Valera will compete for roster spots.
- Infielder Juan Brito faced injuries but has strong Minor League stats.
- RHP Khal Stephen, acquired in Bieber trade, shows pitching promise.
Cleveland's Spring Training workout commences on February 17, signaling the start of camp for numerous prospects aiming for the Opening Day roster. Chase DeLauter and George Valera are among the notable young players expected to compete for big league jobs this spring.
Infielder Juan Brito, Cleveland's No. 14 prospect, faced a challenging 2025 season due to thumb and hamstring injuries, limiting him to 31 games. Despite this, the switch-hitter boasts a career .273/.382/.449 slash line and adds value by playing second base, first base, and right field.
RHP Khal Stephen, acquired from Toronto in the Shane Bieber trade, is ranked as the Guardians' top pitching prospect. In his 2025 season, he posted a 2.53 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 110 strikeouts over 103 innings, showing significant promise for future contributions to the rotation.
Outfielder Kahlil Watson, Cleveland's No. 18 prospect, has successfully transitioned to the outfield. Acquired in a trade for Josh Bell, Watson's development in 2025 has impressed the team, adding an interesting option to the outfield depth with his power and baserunning skills.
