While the MLB postseason isn’t over yet, the Guardians kicked the postseason off on Tuesday by re-signing Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4 million contract. The signing marks the third straight season where the Guardians signed Hedges to that kind of contract.
Austin Hedges re-signs with Guardians: $4M plus 500K incentives
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 15, 2025
Guardians re-sign Austin Hedges for third season in a row
While Hedges doesn’t provide much in terms of offense, he’s one of the game’s best defensive catchers and has received high marks for his ability to work with the team’s pitching staff.