Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters (63) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Guardians had some obvious needs this offseason, most notably on offense, after the lineup halted production throughout the second half of the season and the postseason. Because of that,

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report identified Cleveland's biggest hole as their rotation depth. One veteran he's urging the Guardians to sign to fill this need is LHP Ryan Yarbrough. "Yarbrough has been a successful swingman throughout his career, so he can fill a bulk relief role and wait in the wings for when a rotation need arises," wrote Reuter.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Myles Straw, a Gold Glove centerfielder for Cleveland in 2022, is a Guardian no more. Straw, 30, was traded to Toronto Friday for a player to be named later. He only played 7 games for Cleveland last season, spending most of the year at AAA Columbus.

The transaction, announced by the Guardians on X, also includes the transfer of international bonus pool space to Toronto.

Cleveland's Major League franchise helped give Bob Uecker a cult following as "Harry Doyle." Read the MLB club's statement after Uecker death.

Myles Straw had become an afterthought for the Cleveland Guardians after barely appearing with them during the 2024 MLB season.

Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

José Ramírez is named the best third baseman in MLB for 2025 according to MLB Network's "Top 10 Players Right Now" list, outperforming Rafael Devers,

CLEVELAND, Ohio — With headlining free agents such as Pete Alonso and Anthony Santander remaining on the board, the Guardians still have options if they decide to spend for a veteran position ...

The Cleveland Guardians fell short to the New York Yankees in the ALCS last season largely due to their anemic offense in key situations, which made it clear the team needed to make some upgrades in the offseason in order to get to the next level.