Injuries · Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians lost 360 player-days to the injured list in 2026, the fewest in baseball.
- Player-days lost
- 360
- Placements
- 12
- Pitcher days
- 215
- Players used
- 45
American League Central
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 in 2026, won the division, +11 run differential. Home: Progressive Field.
The roster as it stands on 2026-11-05, projected for 2027. Preliminary: free agents are off rosters and offseason moves are still to come.
What Stands Out
Data Desk →Paradox · Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians project 13th in wins with the 28th-largest 2027 commitment, one of the best returns on money in baseball.
- Expected wins
- 80.4
- Win rank
- 13th
- Committed
- $68M
- Payroll rank
- 28th
- Expected wins
- 80.4
- 80% range
- 71–90
- Rank
- 13 of 30
- Lost to injury
- 3.0
- Depth value
- 2.9
- Left on table
- 0.3
- Surplus
- $280M
- Value priced
- 91%
- Committed to 2027
- $68.1M
- IL days, 2026
- 360 (30th-most)
- IL placements, 2026
- 12
- Players used, 2026
- 45 (25th-most)
- Options, 2026
- 44
- Waiver claims, 2026
- 0
The Long View
Wins by season
The line is this club; the shaded band runs from baseball's fewest wins to its most. 2020 was a 60-game season.
Players used by season
Players who appeared for the club; the band is the league's range.
Player-days on the injured list
Counted from transactions; the band is the league's range. The 10-day list began in 2017.
Next Up
| Player | Age | Level | Role | Proj. wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralphy Velazquez | 22 | AAA | Hitter | 2.1 |
| Ryan Cesarini | 25 | AA | Hitter | 1.6 |
| Nolan Schubart | 23 | AA | Hitter | 1.5 |
| Braylon Doughty | 22 | AA | Pitcher | 1.5 |
| Justin Campbell | 26 | AA | Pitcher | 1.5 |
| Aaron Walton | 23 | AA | Hitter | 1.4 |
| Dean Curley | 23 | AA | Hitter | 1.3 |
| Steven Pérez | 26 | AAA | Pitcher | 1.2 |
Best-projected Triple-A and Double-A players in the organization who aren't on the 40-man, in wins per 600 PA or 150 IP. Thin samples are regressed hard.
Where the Money Goes
| 2027 cost tier | Players | Committed |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts | 0 | $0K |
| Arbitration (est.) | 12 | $51.8M |
| Near the minimum | 21 | $16.4M |
| Not yet priced | 3 | – |
Luxury-tax values where we have a sourced contract; arbitration figures are our estimates.
Biggest Weak Spots
Upgrade Board →| Spot | vs. league | Free agent option | Wins gained | Market est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left field | -1.2 | Ian Happ | +1.9 | $20.6M |
| Randy Arozarena | +1.9 | $21.0M | ||
| Taylor Ward | +1.8 | $19.4M | ||
| First base | -1.1 | Jake Bauers | +1.2 | $18.8M |
| Ty France | +0.6 | $11.0M | ||
| Josh Bell | +0.4 | $9.0M | ||
| Shortstop | -0.5 | None clearly better | – | – |
Already on the roster: Daniel Schneemann over Angel Martínez (LF). Projected at least a win better at the plate; defense isn't weighed.
Options are inferred from recent transactions, so some may have signed elsewhere. Wins gained are cut to 90%, a factor tested on bench players and assumed here. Market estimates price projected wins at $10.8M each, not what a player would actually sign for.
The Depth Chart
Catcher3.1 wins, +0.1 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | 28 | 67% | 2.3 | ~$5.1M est. |
| David Fry | 32 | 32% | 0.7 | ~$1.1M est. |
First base0.3 wins, -1.1 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | 27 | 84% | 0.3 | about minimum |
| CJ Kayfus | 26 | 3% | 0.0 | about minimum |
| David Fry | 32 | 13% | -0.1 | ~$1.1M est. |
Second base2.0 wins, +0.2 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | 25 | 86% | 1.7 | about minimum |
| Daniel Schneemann | 30 | 13% | 0.3 | about minimum |
| Angel Genao | 23 | 1% | 0.0 | about minimum |
Third base2.7 wins, +0.6 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | 35 | 82% | 2.4 | in review |
| Daniel Schneemann | 30 | 15% | 0.3 | about minimum |
| Angel Genao | 23 | 3% | 0.1 | about minimum |
Shortstop2.3 wins, -0.5 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | 26 | 84% | 1.9 | ~$4.1M est. |
| Daniel Schneemann | 30 | 16% | 0.4 | about minimum |
Left field-0.0 wins, -1.2 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | 30 | 5% | 0.1 | ~$11.1M est. |
| Jo Adell | 28 | 1% | 0.0 | ~$8.4M est. |
| David Fry | 32 | 8% | 0.0 | ~$1.1M est. |
| Angel Martínez | 25 | 86% | -0.1 | about minimum |
Center field2.6 wins, +0.2 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | 30 | 84% | 2.5 | ~$11.1M est. |
| Petey Halpin | 25 | 16% | 0.1 | about minimum |
Right field1.6 wins, +0.3 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | 28 | 83% | 1.3 | ~$8.4M est. |
| Chase DeLauter | 26 | 16% | 0.4 | about minimum |
Designated hitter0.7 wins, +0.3 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | 26 | 69% | 0.8 | about minimum |
| José Ramírez | 35 | 5% | 0.0 | in review |
| Jo Adell | 28 | 5% | 0.0 | ~$8.4M est. |
| Travis Bazzana | 25 | 2% | 0.0 | about minimum |
| Kyle Manzardo | 27 | 4% | 0.0 | about minimum |
| Cooper Ingle | 25 | 7% | 0.0 | about minimum |
| David Fry | 32 | 9% | -0.1 | ~$1.1M est. |
Rotation7.4 wins, -0.1 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | 27 | 81% | 2.7 | about minimum |
| Joey Cantillo | 28 | 81% | 1.8 | about minimum |
| Gavin Williams | 28 | 81% | 1.7 | ~$3.7M est. |
| Tanner Bibee | 28 | 81% | 1.2 | ~$2.6M est. |
Bullpen10.1 wins, +1.7 vs. league
| Player | Age | Share | Wins | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Smith | 28 | 88% | 3.3 | about minimum |
| Erik Sabrowski | 30 | 84% | 1.7 | about minimum |
| Matt Festa | 34 | 85% | 1.3 | ~$8.6M est. |
| Hunter Gaddis | 29 | 88% | 1.1 | ~$4.7M est. |
| Franco Aleman ° | 27 | 88% | 0.7 | about minimum |
| Daniel Espino ° | 26 | 87% | 0.6 | about minimum |
| Colin Holderman | 32 | 84% | 0.5 | not entered |
| Tim Herrin | 31 | 84% | 0.4 | ~$960K est. |
| Craig Yoho ° | 28 | 68% | 0.3 | about minimum |
| Andrew Walters ° | 27 | 30% | 0.1 | about minimum |
| Slade Cecconi | 28 | 9% | 0.0 | ~$780K est. |
| Austin Peterson ° | 28 | 2% | 0.0 | about minimum |
Share is of the job at that spot; a rotation or bullpen lists several jobs, so shares can add to more than 100%. A linked cost is a luxury-tax value from public reporting. How to read this.
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