News and Notes for Thursday, July 17th, 2025.
Nothing much in terms of news on the Cleveland Guardians front. Some small moves were made in the minor leagues to reinstate Parker Messick and CJ Kayfus after their appearance in the All-Star Futures Game.
The Cleveland Guardians Player Development System has announced the following moves for today:
Re-instate Parker Messick and CJ Kayfus from the Temporary Inactive list in Columbus.
Transfer Kyle Dernedde to Lake County
Transfer Joe Lampe to Akron
— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) July 16, 2025
Some of the younger members of the team spoke on what the development process looks like for those coming up through the Cleveland Organization.
We are an organization that believes in developing players.
Hear from Kyle Manzardo, Angel Martínez, and Nic Enright as they talk about how the Guardians Player Development System took the time to grow them into the players they are today.
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— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) July 16, 2025
Quincy explored the two options the Guardians have with this upcoming trade deadline; buy or sell? (and maybe a secret third option)
Around the League:
If you missed the ASG tribute to Hank Aaron, do yourself the favor of watching:
The Royals and Pirates are all but confirmed to be trade partners. The trade would send Adam Frazier back to the Royals for Cam Devanney.