With the Guardians reporting to Arizona in a couple of weeks, here's a first crack at an Opening Day roster projection.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Stephen Vogt met with reporters on Monday afternoon at the Guardians’ temporary offices on Superior Avenue after receiving his American League Manager of the Year award on Sunday night in New York.

Analyst Dan O’Dowd knows a thing or two about baseball. He was the general manager of the Colorado Rockies from 1999 to 2014. Like every MLB executive, O’Dowd had good and bad decisions, but stars such as Matt Holliday,

Aug 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Guardians and Major League Baseball announced start times for contests during spring training and in the regular season.

An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

The Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks last month and got pitcher Slade Cecconi and a top draft pick in return. Moving Naylor made sense in theory because he will be a free agent and the Guardians weren’t particularly keen on extending him.

As the MLB offseason continues, the Guardians have made a move to bolster their bullpen, signing free agent veteran reliever Paul Sewald.

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The club has confirmed the signing.

Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report recently compiled a wish list for each MLB team to improve their roster before Spring Training. For the Guardians, he identified an outfielder, starting pitcher, and second baseman as areas of need for Cleveland. The biggest piece missing from Cleveland's roster has to be another starting pitcher.

According to multiple reports, including MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Guardians and Sewald agreed to a 1-year deal worth $7 million guaranteed. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2026 season worth $10 million (or a $1 million buyout if both sides agree to part ways).

The Cleveland Guardians added yet another top reliever to their bullpen, after handing veteran righty Paul Sewald a one-year deal worth $7 million