Guardians Face Tough Decision with No. 1 Pick in 2024 MLB Draft

Cleveland weighs top college hitters as MLB draft class is deemed weaker than previous years.

The Guardians are considering Travis Bazzana, Charlie Condon, and JJ Wetherholt for their first overall pick.
Cleveland's decision will factor in both player ability and signability, with financial implications at play.
This draft lacks top-tier tools compared to previous years, impacting overall class strength.
Wake Forest's Chase Burns and Hagen Smith are standout pitchers expected to go early in the draft.
Arizona Diamondbacks hold a strategic advantage with multiple early picks and a substantial bonus pool.