Cleveland Guardians Make Roster Moves Following Recent Trade

The Cleveland Guardians optioned Will Brennan to Triple-A to start the 2025 MLB season.

Tommy Wild | Mar 24, 2025

Jun 6, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Will Brennan (17) celebrates after hitting an an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Opening Day is this week, but that hasn't prevented the Cleveland Guardians from making significant roster decisions with just days left in spring training.

The organization made a trade to acquire OF Nolan Jones from the Colorado Rockies, and the aftermath of that deal is now hitting the big league roster with their recent moves.

Will Brennan Optioned To Triple-A

Jones' addition to the Guardians meant there was one too many outfielders in the mix. The odd man out was Will Brennan, who Cleveland optioned to Triple-A on Monday afternoon.

Brennan is coming off a streaky season in which he hit .264 with an OPS of .697. The major part of his game that was lacking in his game, that Jones will help with, is power.

The left-handed hitter has thrived hitting off of right-handed pitching, so there still could be a spot for him on a big league roster. But for now, he'll start the 2025 season in the minors.

With Brennan playing in Columbus, Jones and Jhonkensy Noel will fill out the platoon in right field to start the year.

The Guardians informed OF Will Brennan and RP Andrew Walters that they're being sent to AAA.

That leaves the Opening Day roster finalized aside from the last position player spot, which Chris Antonetti said will likely be an internal addition. pic.twitter.com/kO5HQKXAhm
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Andrew Walters Optioned To Triple-A

The other roster move the Guardians made was to option Andrew Walters to Triple-A to begin the season.

Walters has only pitched in four games (3.0 IP) this spring. He clearly has the stuff and potential to be a key contributor in Cleveland's dominant bullpen, but he likely needs more time to ramp up for MLB action.

Plus, with Triston McKenzie starting the season as a reliever, there was one less spot in the bullpen for Walters to take.

Will Brennan Optioned To Triple-A

Andrew Walters Optioned To Triple-A

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