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 … [Read more...] about Guardians Seeking Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Guardians Sign Stuart Fairchild To Minor League Deal
The Guardians announced this afternoon that they’ve signed outfielder Stuart Fairchild to a minor league deal. The deal includes a non-roster invite to MLB Spring Training. Fairchild, 30 in March, was a second-round pick by the Reds back in 2017. He was traded to Arizona as part of the Archie Bradley deal back at the 2020 trade deadline and made his MLB debut with the … [Read more...] about Guardians Sign Stuart Fairchild To Minor League Deal
Guardians To Sign Shawn Armstrong
The Guardians and right-hander Shawn Armstrong have agreed to a deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $5.5MM on a one-year pact with a mutual option. The Guards have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move to make this deal official. Armstrong returns to his original organization. He was drafted by Cleveland back … [Read more...] about Guardians To Sign Shawn Armstrong
Guardians Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Jhonkensy Noel For Assignment
The Guardians have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays had designated the lefty for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot, the Guards designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment. Bruihl, 29 in June, signed a minor league deal with the Jays ahead of … [Read more...] about Guardians Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Jhonkensy Noel For Assignment
Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt Signed Multi-Year Extension
When the Guardians originally hired Stephen Vogt as their new manager following the 2023 season, it was announced that he’d signed a three-year contract covering the 2024-26 seasons. Vogt, however, isn’t coming up on the final year of his contract as it might have seemed. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Guardians quietly signed Vogt to a multi-year extension following the … [Read more...] about Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt Signed Multi-Year Extension