Eight 40-Man Roster Players Confirmed To Attend 2024 Guards Fest
The Cleveland Guardians will host the 2024 Guards Fest on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
At this annual event, Guardians fans have the chance to interact with players and coaches before spring training begins.
On Tuesday, the team confirmed that at least eight players on its 40-man roster will attend the event.
While more attendees will be announced soon, here is a breakdown of the ones confirmed so far.
Andrés Giménez
The 2023 AL Platinum Glove Award winner also won his second consecutive American League Gold Glove Award this season. Additionally, he hit .251 with 15 home runs, and 62 RBI, with career-highs of 27 doubles, five triples, and 30 stolen bases.
Sep 26, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) celebrates his solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.
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Tanner Bibee
The 24-year-old had a breakout rookie season this year, being named the 2023 AL Rookie of the Year Award runner-up. He went 10-4 with a 2.98 ERA, 141 strikeouts, and 1.18 WHIP in 25 starts.
Gavin Williams
The 2021 first-round pick had a strong showing in his rookie season this year. He went 3-5 with a 3.29 ERA, 81 strikeouts, and 1.26 WHIP in 16 starts.
Gabriel Arias
The 23-year-old had a powerful bat in his first full MLB season this year. He had 66 hits, 10 home runs, 26 RBI, and 15 doubles in 122 games with Cleveland.
Logan Allen
The 25-year-old left-hander had a productive rookie season with the Guardians this year. He went 7-8 with a 3.81 ERA, 119 strikeouts, and 1.40 WHIP in 24 starts.
Eli Morgan
The 27-year-old was once again a main fixture in Cleveland’s bullpen this season. He went 5-2 with a 4.01 ERA, one save, 75 strikeouts, and 1.44 WHIP in 61 relief appearances.
Cody Morris
The 27-year-old has made 13 appearances (five starts) with the Guardians over the last two seasons. He has gone 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and a 1.55 ERA with Cleveland.
Joey Cantillo
Cleveland’s 11th-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline has yet to make his Major League debut. However, the 24-year-old left-hander has had a strong Minor League career so far, going 24-16 with a 2.94 ERA, 473 strikeouts, and 1.18 WHIP in 88 appearances (71 starts).
According to the Guardians’ website, new manager Stephen Vogt has been confirmed to be in attendance as well.
