"So far this offseason, the Guardians have focused on the bullpen by signing free agents Shawn Armstrong, Connor Brogdon, and Colin Holderman. On the offensive side, the only move of significance thus far has been re-signing catcher Austin Hedges. Going forward, the club may look to add a right-handed hitting outfielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. who adds that Cleveland was interested in a reunion with Lane Thomas before he signed with the Royals."
"At present, nearly every outfielder on the club's 40-man roster bats from the left side. Apart from the switch-hitting Martinez, the only righty in the group is Johnathan Rodriguez, who batted .197/.260/.366 with a 74 wRC+ in a limited sample of 77 PA this year. He was ranked by MLB.com as the organization's No. 18 prospect entering 2024 and has upside as a power hitter."
The Guardians prioritized bullpen additions this offseason, signing Shawn Armstrong, Connor Brogdon, and Colin Holderman, while re-signing catcher Austin Hedges as their main offensive move. The team may pursue a right-handed hitting outfielder, having shown interest in Lane Thomas prior to his signing with Kansas City. In 2025, Steven Kwan led the outfield with a .272/.330/.374 line, 99 wRC+, 22 Defensive Runs Saved, and 3.2 FanGraphs WAR. Other outfielders produced at replacement level; Nolan Jones and Angel Martinez posted 73 wRC+ and sub-30% on-base rates. Nearly every 40-man outfielder bats left-handed, with Johnathan Rodriguez the only true right-handed option.
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