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Guardians Promote Prospect C.J. Kayfus and Adjust Roster for Wild-Card Push

This move injects power paired with defensive flexibility into a struggling offense in a tight wild-card race.

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Overview

  • C.J. Kayfus, ranked No. 4 in Cleveland’s system and No. 66 overall by MLB Pipeline, debuted in right field Saturday at Progressive Field, batting eighth and driving in a run with a groundout in his first at-bat.
  • The Guardians optioned Johnathan Rodríguez and Tim Herrin to Triple-A Columbus to clear roster spots for Kayfus.
  • Right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández, claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers after the trade deadline, has been added to bolster Cleveland’s bullpen depth.
  • Kayfus earned his call-up after slashing .283/.367/.526 with 13 home runs, 43 RBIs and an .893 OPS over 68 games with Triple-A Columbus.
  • Chris Antonetti highlighted Kayfus’s offensive growth and newfound defensive versatility as reasons for promoting him to support the team’s wild-card pursuit.