Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Cleveland Guardians system.

Players

Franco Alemán

22+2⁄3 innings pitched. ^[5] On November 19, 2024, the Guardians added Alemán to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. ^[6]

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

Franco Alemán
Cleveland Guardians – No. 92
Pitcher
Born: (2000-06-26) June 26, 2000 (age 24) Yaguajay, Cuba
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Columbus Clippers roster

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Juan Brito
Cleveland Guardians – No. 74
Infielder
Born: (2001-09-24) September 24, 2001 (age 23) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 31 Tanner Burns 17 Will Dion 54 Bradley Hanner 40 Zak Kent 38 Nick Mikolajchak 45 Andrew Misiaszek -- Parker Mushinski 44 Ryan Webb		Catchers Infielders 48 Micah Pries -- Will Wilson Outfielders 34 Chase DeLauter  7 Myles Straw 76 George Valera		Manager 28 Andy Tracy Coaches 16 Junior Betances (hitting) -- Owen Dew (pitching) 30 Mike Merganthaler (hitting) -- Andrew Moore (assistant pitching)  4 Daniel Robertson (bench) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated December 11, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  International League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Double-A

Akron RubberDucks roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 35 Alaska Abney 36 Trey Benton -- Rodney Boone 17 Ross Carver 39 Aaron Davenport 31 Trenton Denholm 36 Magnus Ellerts 48 Mason Hickman 15 Jack Leftwich 44 Tommy Mace 27 Parker Messick 24 Zane Morehouse 47 Austin Peterson 30 Davis Sharpe 41 Hunter Stanley 37 Tyler Thornton		Catchers  9 Kody Huff  8 Cooper Ingle Infielders 13 Dayan Frías 12 C. J. Kayfus 11 Milan Tolentino 29 Tyresse Turner  1 Yordys Valdes  6 Kahlil Watson Outfielders 22 Jorge Burgos  4 Joe Lampe 10 Guy Lipscomb		Manager 26 Greg DiCenzo Coaches 38 Jordan Becker (hitting) 49 Cody Buckel (pitching) 45 Seth Caddell (bullpen) 50 Amanda Kamekona (assistant hitting) 28 Kyle Lindquist (bench) 32 Michael Poole (assistant pitching) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated November 19, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Eastern League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

High-A

Lake County Captains roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 28 Dylan DeLucia 33 Jay Driver 22 Yorman Gomez 32 Josh Harlow -- Josh Hartle 26 Allan Hernández 16 Matt Jachec 35 Zach Jacobs -- Reid Johnston -- Michael Kennedy 30 Rorik Maltrud -- Jake Miller 40 Steven Perez 23 Shawn Rapp 11 Alonzo Richardson 38 Carter Spivey 34 Adam Tulloch 43 Matt Wilkinson		Catchers 15 Jacob Cozart 13 Johnny Tincher 41 Ralphy Velazquez Infielders 37 Travis Bazzana  7 Maick Collado 27 José Devers 17 Angel Genao  6 Alex Mooney 10 Kevin Rivas Outfielders 31 Jonah Advincula  4 Wuilfredo Antunez -- Justin Boyd  1 Jake Fox  9 Esteban Gonzalez 24 Isaiah Greene -- Nick Mitchell		Manager 29 Omir Santos Coaches 12 Kevin Erminio (pitching)  8 Marc Mumper (bench)  2 Ordomar Valdez (hitting) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated December 11, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Midwest League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Single-A

Lynchburg Hillcats roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 30 Jervis Alfaro 33 Reny Artiles -- Jake Berry 41 Caden Favors 48 Jogly Garcia 43 Sean Heppner 44 Melkis Hernandez 15 Jackson Humphries 45 Jack Jasiak 27 Izaak Martinez 31 Deretd Parra 40 Rafe Schlesinger 38 Cam Schuelke 32 Kyle Scott 34 Kendeglys Virguez 37 Robert Wegielnik -- Jacob Zibin 29 Donovan Zsak		Catchers  9 Logun Clark 12 Robert López 11 Manuel Mejias 13 Bennett Thompson Infielders  7 Fran Alduey  2 Juan Benjamin  1 Welbyn Francisca  6 Garrett Howe 10 Christian Knapczyk 46 Luis Merejo Outfielders 24 Ryan Cesarini  8 Jaison Chourio  5 Tommy Hawke 12 Barrett Riebock -- Alfonsin Rosario		Manager 39 Jordan Smith Coaches 17 Tony Arnold (pitching) 31 Erlin Cerda (bench) 16 Cole Nieto (hitting) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated December 11, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Carolina League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Rookie

Arizona Complex League Guardians roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 30 Eudry Alcantara 38 Austin Aldeano -- Justin Campbell -- José Contreras -- Braylon Doughty 41 Luis Flores 58 Evelio Hernandez 55 Ezequiel Jimenez -- Chase Mobley -- Joey Oakie 46 José Ramirez 66 Raudy Rivera -- Cameron Sullivan -- Javi Torres 50 Julio Zapata 23 Keegan Zinn		Catchers 33 José Cedeno 12 Victor Izturis 13 David Leon Infielders 34 Yanki Baptiste  7 Jonathan Martinez  6 Alberto Mendez  1 Jeffrey Mercedes  8 Yaikel Mijares Outfielders 29 Mason Bolivar 54 Christopher Espinola 15 Carlos Gutierrez 36 Yerlin Luis 35 José Pirela 28 Heribert Silva		Manager -- Yan Rivera Coaches -- Ian Forster (hitting) -- Raul Gonzalez (assistant hitting) -- Shane McCarthy (pitching) -- Andrew Romine (bench) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated October 28, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Arizona Complex League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Foreign Rookie

Dominican Summer League Guardians Goryl roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 59 Javier Abreu 36 Joswal Betancourt 35 Luilli Cabrera 32 Estarlin Cruz 44 Miguel Flores 60 Carlos Lopez 22 Diovel Mariano 57 Abrahan Milan 65 Erick Padilla 58 Santiago Peraza 53 Erigaldi Perez 55 Joelvis Perez 37 Renil Ramos 54 Alejandro Rivera 49 Raul Trujillo 39 Delni Uribe 56 Eriberto Vasquez		Catchers 28 Pablo Arosemena 27 Reiner Herrera 11 Wuinder Torres Infielders 38 Jhorvic Abreus 10 Alejandro Blasco 24 Steven Cruz 23 Luis De La Cruz 12 Dauri Fernandez 48 Gabriel Rodriguez 17 Johan Rodriguez Outfielders 13 Yeiferth Castillo  2 Estivel Morillo 29 Romer Taveras		Manager -- Juan De La Cruz Coaches -- Carlos Fermin (bench) -- Ronald Parra (pitching) -- Anthony Rosario (coach) -- Jason Rose (hitting) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated November 3, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Dominican Summer League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

Dominican Summer League Guardians Mendoza roster

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Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers  2 Neiver Acosta 41 Wilinyer Ardiles -- Franklin Bolivar 43 Hector Castillo 39 Yatner Crisostomo 57 Rey Feliz 37 Alexander Garcia 56 Jodainy Henriquez 36 Daiher Hernandez 30 Algeni Mejia 33 Oscar Melgarejo 54 Jonaikel Meza 47 Manuel Osorio 44 Angel Perez 55 Edelvis Perez 59 Harrison Ruiz 61 Rodarni Salvador 64 Abrahan Tejada ‡ 66 Erich Tovar		Catchers  8 Sebastian Cadiz 32 Pedro Dalmagro 27 Santiago Ustariz Infielders  9 Daniel Arias  1 Carlos Garces 24 José Marcano 10 Randy Martinez 15 Nomar Velasquez Outfielders 13 Robert Arias 11 Juneiker Caceres 16 Carlos Caripa  7 Osmar Torrealba		Manager -- Jonathan López Coaches -- Carlos Yan (pitching) -- Jonathan Lozada (hitting) -- Jesús Tavárez (bench/infield) 7-day injured list * On Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated November 21, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB  •  Dominican Summer League → Cleveland Guardians minor league players

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