Dylan Cease is a two-time Cy Young vote receiver. Lou Trivino is a former closer who has missed the last two seasons following Tommy John surgery.

If there's one area the Guardians have plenty of depth at, it's their elite bullpen. That reliever core only got stronger with their recent free-agent signing of Paul Sewald. Cleveland could trade away one of their relievers in a package for an impact bat and still have one of the best bullpens in baseball.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith was the featured speaker at the Akron RubberDucks’ annual Hot Stove Banquet.

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The successful platoon of Manzardo and Fry won’t be seen for a chunk of the 2025 season. Fry is expected to miss considerable time as he recovers from surgery on his right elbow. The Guardians have a number of right-handed hitters who can replace Fry, but the injury may give Manzardo a chance to face more left-handed pitchers.

The Cleveland Guardians added yet another top reliever to their bullpen, after handing veteran righty Paul Sewald a one-year deal worth $7 million

Jonathan Mayo, prospect evaluator for MLB.com, released his top outfield prospects for the 2025 season. Coming in at No. 7 is Cleveland's second-overall prospect, Chase DeLauter. This is DeLauter's first time appearing on the list, and hopefully his last, too.

An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The club has confirmed the signing.

Right-handed reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources tell ESPN.

CHICAGO, Illinois (WKBN) – Former Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak has a signed minor deal with the Chicago White Sox. The deal includes an invitation to Major League camp in Spring Training. Karinchak battled a shoulder injury during the 2024 campaign, and did not appear in a Major League game with Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Chicago White Sox have signed former Guardians’ RHP James Karinchak to a minor-league contract. Karinchak’s contract contains a non-roster invite to Spring Training. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with RHP James Karinchak on a minor-league contract which includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training.