Watson’s Rise After Bell Trade | Cleveland Guardians News

Two years after a controversial trade that sent Josh Bell packing, the Guardians are reaping the rewards with Kahlil Watson — the minor league prospect who’s now making his major league debut and showing serious promise. Once a first-round pick with a rocky start, Watson was patiently molded by the Guardians’ system, moved from shortstop to outfield, and rewarded with power numbers at Double-A and Triple-A. His early big league performance includes a game-winning hit, and while his strikeout rate is high, his left-handed swing and athleticism are exactly what the team envisioned. This story is a testament to trusting the process — sometimes the quietest moves are the ones that pay off the biggest. 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/89d7b1b624d45a6b