The Cleveland Guardians are facing an inescapable truth this offseason. While the future of their pitching staff is set, their offense is broken. Historically, the Guardians have never been big spenders in free agency, instead preferring to rely on shrewd trades and internal development.
Given the urgency to support their young, dominant pitching staff without shattering the budget, the front office will likely need to find high-impact bats on value deals.
If the Guardians choose to complement their emerging youth (Chase DeLauter, Travis Bazzana) with proven MLB talent, here are three intriguing, budget-friendly free agents who could deliver the punch this lineup desperately needs.