Guardians To Select Travis Bazzana
MLB Trade Rumors • • general
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Guardians are promoting 2024 first overall pick Travis Bazzana to take over as the everyday second baseman, filling a roster spot opened by waiving Kolby Allard.
- Bazzana is replacing Juan Brito, who has struggled recently both offensively and defensively after stepping in due to Gabriel Arias' injury.
- The Australian-born Bazzana has impressed in Triple-A with a .287/.422/.511 slash line, strong plate discipline, and speed on the bases, showing potential as a key middle infielder.
- Despite initial delays due to oblique injuries last season, Bazzana is now joining the Guardians' lineup alongside other promising rookies and is expected to see time at second base and designated hitter.
- Bazzana qualifies for the Prospect Promotion Incentive and is considered a top 100 prospect, though the Guardians missed eligibility for an extra draft pick by calling him up after the second week of April.
