Akron Rubber Ducks 2025 Season Preview

The Rubber Ducks went 80-58 and made the playoffs last year. As their season begins on Friday, what should we be watching for in the Double-A affiliate for the Guardians in 2025?

Here’s a potential starting lineup for the Akron Rubber Ducks to begin the season:

C: Cooper Ingle LHH

1B: CJ Kayfus LHH

2B: Travis Bazzana LHH

3B: Alex Mooney RHH

SS: Kahlil Watson LHH

LF: Jake Fox LHH

CF: Guy Lipscomb LHH

RF: Jorge Burgos LHH

DH: Joe Lampe LHH

Analysis: This is a very exciting group of players with Bazzana, Ingle, Kayfus and the injured Genao (mentioned below) leading the way as each are consensus top 10 prospects in the Guardians’ system. Obviously, every Rubber Ducks’ game will be notable to see what the…