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Welcome to Cleveland, Johnny Rockets!

Johnathan Rodriguez will be arriving in Cleveland today to take the role of corner outfield lefty masher from Ramon Laureano, who has been designated for assignment.

One roster move before we begin our series against the Mets.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/DeurhxKvDm

— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) May 20, 2024

This move has been long desired among Guardians fans online, including in a recent article on Covering the Corner. Ramon Laureano was worth a flier in the desert wasteland of the Guardians’ outfield last year, but his 2024 was alarmingly bad, so far.