"Among the names they've either drafted or acquired as a prospect and developed into a true big leaguer are Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Shane Bieber, Trevor Bauer, Mike Clevinger, Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Logan Allen, Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, Cal Quantrill, Danny Salazar and Triston McKenzie. Journeyman turned his career around in Cleveland recently. Matthew Boyd parlayed eight strong starts with the '24 Guardians into a two-year deal with the Cubs and looks completely revitalized."
"Not all of those arms have sustained their success, of course. Injuries and general pitcher attrition hit the Guardians, just like any other club. Salazar, McKenzie and plenty of others in the past decade have run into health troubles that derailed their careers. Bieber's 2024 lasted only two starts before Tommy John surgery, and he was traded to the Blue Jays in July before making it back to a big league mound in Cleveland"
Cleveland has systematically developed Major League pitchers, producing numerous starters such as Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Shane Bieber, Trevor Bauer, Mike Clevinger, Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Logan Allen, Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, Cal Quantrill, Danny Salazar and Triston McKenzie. Matthew Boyd regained form with eight strong starts in 2024 and earned a two-year deal with the Cubs. Injuries and attrition have disrupted several careers; Bieber required Tommy John surgery after two 2024 starts and Daniel Espino has not pitched since 2022 following multiple shoulder surgeries. The organization has also generated reliable relievers including Emmanuel Clase, Trevor Stephan, Hunter Gaddis, Sam Hentges and James Karinchak.
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