MARCH 20, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians play Rangers to a 5-5 spring training tie as Josh Naylor slugs and Hunter Gaddis shinesHunter Gaddis and the Guardians faced the Rangers in Surprise, Ariz.
Charlie Blackmon - Should be ready for Opening DayBlackmon (back) will take part in batting practice before Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactBlackmon has been out of the lineup for the Rockies while dealing with stiffness in his back. The veteran outfielder told Harding the most important thing is that he doesn't take any backwards steps, and there's no reason for him to be rushed into the lineup during exhibition play. Most importantly, Blackmon believes he'll be ready for Opening Day, and there's a good chance that happens if there are no setbacks.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Guardians spring training preview for Monday, March 20, 2023Tyler Freeman and the Guardians take on the Rangers in Surprise, Ariz.
MARCH 20, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM
Jhon Romero - Finds new organizationRomero signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Monday.
ImpactBefore electing free agency last November, Romero most recently pitched in the Twins organization, though he was limited to just four appearances at the big-league level in 2022 before missing the majority of the season with a biceps injury. Romero has since overcome the injury, as he recently made three appearances for Team Colombia during the World Baseball Classic and is now scheduled to pitch in a minor-league game for the Guardians on Monday. Romero, who has pitched nine total innings in the big leagues between the Nationals and Twins, is expected to open the 2023 season at Triple-A Columbus.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Touki Toussaint - Sent to minors campThe Guardians reassigned Toussaint to minor-league camp Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
ImpactToussaint posted an ugly 14.54 ERA in four appearances this spring. The former top prospect is still just 26 but is in his third organization since the start of 2022 as he tries to regain his footing.
MARCH 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Rangers vs. GuardiansThe Texas Rangers play their second home game in a row as they host the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.
MARCH 20, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Guardians extension talk, roster battles and other random Arizona observationsSteven Kwan, Triston McKenzie and Andrés Giménez appear to be the most likely candidates. Team president Chris Antonetti was "optimistic."
MARCH 20, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
