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When MLB.com unveiled its updated 2026 prospect rankings, Cleveland once again reinforced their reputation as one of the league's leaders in player development and farm system talent. Here are three prospects flying under-the-radar.
Cade Cracas|

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The Cleveland Guardians are making sure that their legendary third baseman spends the rest of his career in the organization.
Nick Pedone|
If there's any season where the Cleveland Guardians are going to see what they've got buried in the minor leagues, it'll be the upcoming campaign. Heading into 2026, the front office is expecting the prospects to step up and shine.
Cade Cracas|
The Cleveland Guardians are going to have a mod-podge group of players heading into 2026. But one of the more eye-grabbing storylines is which prospects will get a shot in the majors, with Juan Brito, Khal Stephen and Kahlil Watson being most likely.
Cade Cracas|
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the 2026 Top 100 prospects list was released, with six members of the Guardians organization receiving the high honors. A few have a chance to join the majors as soon as this year, and others are probably years away from a debut.
Cade Cracas|
In the evening hours of Wednesday, Jan. 21, the MLB Network began discussing who some of the best players in the league are, with Guardians third baseman José Ramírez being listed within the Top 5.
Cade Cracas|
Recently, DeLauter spoke about the next steps the team is taking in preparation for a year that's expected to have plenty of ups and downs. 2025 was exciting, but it was inconsistent, something that the team is looking to avoid this year.
Cade Cracas|
The Cleveland Guardians may have a long break following the 2026 MLB season due to a looming lockout.
Steve Kubitza|
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, four former members of the Cleveland Indians were listed down on the 27-man ballot: Manny Ramirez, Omar Vizquel, Edwin Encarnacion and Shin-Soo Choo, none of them ended up being elected.
Cade Cracas|

Prospects

On Monday, Jan. 19, Bazzana received nationwide attention that he rightfully deserved, being listed as the No. 1 second base prospect in baseball. Then, the following day, MLB prospect insider Jim Callis compared him to a big-league All-Star.

Opinion

Steven Kwan has been thrown into trade rumors ahead of the Cleveland Guardians' season.

Betting

Las Vegas sees regression from the Cleveland Guardians in 2026. Here's everything you need to know about their win total.

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José Ramírez is a Guardian for life.
Tom Dierberger|
Should the Toronto Blue Jays pursue an All-Star outfielder on the trade market?
Nick Ziegler|
The Cleveland Guardians need some of the younger players on the 40-man roster to step up in 2026 and lead the team to success. One player who manager Stephen Vogt said put on 14 pounds and is poised for a big year is Kyle Manzardo.
Cade Cracas|
Instead of a big money free agent, Toronto Blue Jays can solve their outfield issue with a trade for one of the most underrated stars in the game.
Michael Brauner|
The Cleveland Guardians have been quiet all offseason, making a few subtle additions to the bullpen. But manager Stephen Vogt thinks the way the offseason panned out may have set the team up for success, rather than failure.
Cade Cracas|
With 2026 nearly solely focused on development and hoping that the Cleveland Guardians' top prospects break out, the owners can at least sleep soundly knowing that they have José Ramírez, one of the best players in baseball, on the roster.
Cade Cracas|
Bo Naylor enters 2026 on a short leash after continued offensive struggles. With David Fry returning and Austin Hedges providing depth, Cleveland needs more production from their young, high-ceiling catcher.
Cade Cracas|
The Cleveland Guardians' top prospect was just named the best at his position. So when can fans expect to see him with the big club?
Matthew Pisani|