Cleveland Guardians MUST DELIVER On Promise to Upgrade Outfield and Offense | Will They Make a Move?

Cleveland Guardians' front office faces mounting pressure to upgrade the lineup. Will a significant move finally materialize, or is 2026 shaping up to be déjà vu for frustrated fans? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis tackle the hot topics from the Guardians’ outlook at the winter meetings to the persistent outfield woes and second base uncertainty. The show gets into Steven Kwan’s contract future, potential trade targets like Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan, and key offseason needs, including a pressing search for external bats and bullpen help.The episode also answers questions about which prospects poised for redemption, including Daniel Espino, Juan Brito, and Ralphy Velazquez, while questioning whether recent roster decisions are bold enough to spark real change. Are the Guardians running out of time to surround José Ramírez with the support he needs? Listener mailbag questions drive sharp discussions about trade value, roster battles between Daniel Schneemann Angel Martinez, Brayan Rocchio, and Gabriel Arias, and the long-term direction of the team’s roster.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.