Guardians, Draft, and Shift Rules | Cleveland Guardians News

Ralphy Velazquez is crushing it with 28 homers and 89 RBIs across the minors, but don’t worry—he’s locked in for five years thanks to his high school draft status. Meanwhile, fans debate whether the Guardians made the right call drafting Travis Bazzana over Nick Kurtz, as Bazzana flashes brilliance while Kurtz already shines in the majors. Infield positioning has shifted post-shift ban, with players now crowding second base—some say it’s hurting hitters. A recent close call was upheld by replay tech, even without grass stains, showing how tight calls are becoming. And Daniel Espino’s back on the mound after injury rehab, working as a reliever while the team watches his health closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31ae6c38f6073097