Guardians Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Guardians system entering 2026.

The top of the Guardians system is headlined by Travis Bazzana, the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick who shouldn't need much more minor league seasoning before making his way to Cleveland.

Baseball America's Carlos Collazo is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Bazzana and the overall state of Cleveland's farm system.

Projected 2029 Guardians Lineup

Catcher: Bo Naylor (29)
First Base: Ralphy Velazquez (24)
Second Base: Travis Bazzana (26)
Third Base: Dean Curley (25)
Shortstop: Angel Genao (25)
Left Field: Steven Kwan (31)
Center Field: Jace LaViolette (25)
Right Field: Jaison Chourio (24)
Designated Hitter: Chase DeLauter (27)

No. 1 Starter: Tanner Bibee (30)
No. 2 Starter: Gavin Williams (29)
No. 3 Starter: Parker Messick (28)
No. 4 Starter: Braylon Doughty (24)
No. 5 Starter: Khal Stephen (26)
Closer: Cade Smith (30)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Cleveland's Top 10, click here.

Guardians Best Tools

Best Hitter: Travis Bazzana
Best Power Hitter: Ralphy Velazquez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Chase DeLauter
Fastest Baserunner: Petey Halpin
Best Athlete: Jace LaViolette
Best Fastball: Andrew Walters
Best Curveball: Braylon Doughty
Best Slider: Joey Oakie
Best Changeup: Parker Messick
Best Control: Braylon Doughty
Best Defensive Catcher: Jacob Cozart
Best Defensive Infielder: Jose Devers
Best Infield Arm: Angel Genao
Best Defensive Outfielder: Petey Halpin
Best Outfield Arm: Alfonsin Rosario

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