Guardians Promote Prospect C.J. Kayfus to Major League Roster

Cleveland is weighing designations and demotions to clear space for the left-handed slugger who posted a 134 wRC+ at Triple-A.

Overview

C.J. Kayfus will join the Guardians’ active roster starting August 2 after his call-up was first reported by a fan on Twitter and confirmed by beat writers.
At Triple-A Columbus this season, the 23-year-old left-handed hitter posted a 134 wRC+ with a .246 ISO, a 27.4% strikeout rate and a .360 wOBA against breaking pitches.
Originally a first baseman, Kayfus has appeared in 59 games in left and right field over the past two seasons, providing Cleveland with added defensive versatility.
To accommodate his promotion, the Guardians are considering designating Carlos Santana or Nolan Jones for assignment or optioning Johnathan Rodriguez or David Fry.
The move underscores Cleveland’s data-driven approach to fast-tracking power-speed prospects and maintaining roster flexibility.