The top 11 Guardians prospects who could make an impact in 2026

Barring some last-minute additions and a complete reversal in spending habits, the Cleveland Guardians will be leaning into youth and continuity heading into the 2026 season. Coming off of an 88-win season and their second consecutive American League Central crown, the Guardians followed it up with a quiet offseason on the player acquisition front, as they ran into an issue of either being priced out of the top free agents or passed over by others who wanted more assurances with playing time. Prospects knocking on the door were the reason those mid-tier free agents took deals elsewhere, and they'll now be counted on as the Guardians go for three consecutive divisional titles. And to note,...