"Valera had a major knee injury in 2024, which he's been rehabbing from all year. But, since returning to the lineup this season, Valera has been hitting the ball well. Across 125 at-bats between Rookie Ball and Triple-A, Valera has a .325 batting average with six home runs, 30 RBIs, and a .949 OPS. His Triple-A numbers aren't as eye-catching, but they're still a strong .242 batting average with a .768 OPS."
"The Guardians should strike while the iron is hot and reward Valera for his organization loyalty by calling him up."
The Cleveland Guardians' offense ranks among the worst in baseball, with a team OPS only ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox. The team could use a spark down the stretch, and several prospects are potential call-up options, including Chase DeLauter and Cooper Ingle. George Valera, a former top-10 prospect who has fallen out of the top 30, has returned from a major 2024 knee injury and has hit well across 125 minor-league at-bats (.325, six homers, 30 RBIs, .949 OPS). His Triple-A line sits at .242 with a .768 OPS, and his production would be a notable upgrade given only four Guardians currently exceed a .700 OPS in the majors.
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