The new year is officially here, so there’s no better time to shift focus toward the Guardians’ 2026 season.
While Cleveland came back from a huge deficit to win the American League Central last season, their work is going to be cut out for them in 2026 after a quiet offseason (so far).
So, with that inaction in mind, here’s a look at three players on the Guardians’ roster who will impact where Cleveland wins (or doesn’t) in 2026.
Travis Bazzana, Tanner Bibee and José Ramírez are the three most important players on the Guardians' roster
Travis Bazzana
That’s right, we’re kicking this list off with a player who has yet to step on a big league diamond.