Last week, the Cleveland Guardians got a jump-start on building their roster for 2026 by re-signing catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4 million contract.
While Hedges is a career .185 hitter, he’s a valuable piece behind the plate and in the clubhouse who impacts winning in a variety of ways that go beyond the diamond.
And even if he’s not a force at the plate, bringing him back into the fold means the Guardians catching situation will be in a better spot than it was in 2025.
The Guardians will be better at catcher in 2026
The biggest reason why the Guardians will be better at catcher is due to the presence of David Fry.