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Cleveland Guardians Urged To Call Up Power-Hitting Prospect

CJ Kayfus could provide an immediate boost to the Cleveland Guardians' desperate lineup.

Tommy Wild

Oct 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Guardians helmet and glove before game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Guardians helmet and glove before game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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At some point, the Cleveland Guardians front office must acknowledge what's happening at Triple-A.

There are multiple prospects on the Columbus Clippers' roster who have been posting impressive offensive numbers during the season.

One of the players is Cleveland's fifth-ranked prospect, CJ Kayfus, and Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter believes the power hitter is ready to make his MLB debut.

"[Kayfus] hit .364/.475/.591 with nine extra-base hits in 18 games at Double-A to open the year before earning a quick promotion to Triple-A, and he has not missed a beat there with a .307/.377/.540 with eight doubles, six home runs and 18 RBI in 154 plate appearances," wrote Rueter.

"The 23-year-old has started games at first base and both corner outfield spots, and he would provide an immediate upgrade in right field, where the team has lacked a consistent everyday option for more than a decade."

There's no question the Guardians need a spark in their lineup, especially from the outfield position group (outside of Steven Kwan).

Of course, there will always be questions and unknowns when calling a prospect.

However, Kayfus has made it clear he can hit pitching at any level, and he's ready for the next challenge of his professional career, which is the big leagues.

Plus, Kayfus recently hit a home run off Max Scherzer, who was making a rehab start against Triple-A.

It feels like Kayfus' call-up is inevitable, but when the Guardians will promote him to The Show is the biggest question.

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