While the Guardians' run toward the American League Central title was one of the best stories in MLB last season, it also helped mask some of the team’s biggest flaws — the biggest one being the lack of offense.
In total, the Guardians posted a .226 batting average during the regular season, whichstands as the worst mark ever for a playoff team.
And while that likely won’t be next year thanks to the presence of some rising prospects like George Valera and Chase DeLauter, they still need to make at least one outside acquisition.
And, according to one MLB insider, it seems like the Guardians may consider going to the international market to fill that void on the roster, as former MLB general manager Jim Bowden highlighted the Guardians as a potential suitor for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.