Even though their 2022 dreams came up short, the Guardians are in a fantastic place for the future. Thanks to a young group that wildly outperformed all expectations and a full roster of prospects still coming up the pipeline, the future of baseball is bright in Cleveland.
While the Guards are still a couple of years away from having to pay the likes of Steven Kwan and Oscar Gonzalez anything above the league minimum, next year’s arbitration is going to be an interesting — and pivotal — time for the front office. For one, four of the five primary starters in the 2022 regular season are up for arbitration, as are key players like James Karinchak, Josh Naylor, and Amed Rosario.