There’s no denying the Cleveland Guardians’ outfield is a work in progress. While they have some exciting young options that the front office has already said will get plenty of opportunities in 2026.
But that doesn’t mean that an external acquisition would be beneficial. Yes, Chase DeLauter and George Valera are intriguing players who should get every shot possible to make the roster, but they’ve also both struggled with injuries throughout their career — which is a big reason why both of them MLB debuts came after Aug. 31 last year.
One of the best ways for the Guardians to protect against that (while also adding to their lineup) would be adding a veteran outfielder to the fold.