Overview
- Cleveland paid $100,000 to draft Pallette, with a $50,000 offer-back to Chicago if he does not remain in the majors for the full season.
- Pallette split 2025 between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, recording a 4.06 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 64.1 innings over 52 relief appearances.
- Team officials described him as potential bullpen help as the club targets multiple relief options this offseason.
- The 2022 second-round pick had Tommy John surgery before the draft and is regarded for a fastball, two breaking balls, and a changeup.
- In the Triple-A phase, the Guardians also selected right-hander Jack Carey from the Pirates for $12,000 with no roster restrictions, following the Dec. 3 signing of reliever Connor Brogdon.