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Guardians News: Another Day, Another Welbyn Homer

Welbyn Francisca hit another homer in Arizona Fall League action: Francisca has dominated AFL at the age of 20. That’s what’s meaningful about it. Hopefully, he can continue this development in 2027 at Akron and Columbus. Time to consider if…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:28 PM
Guardians News: Another Day, Another Welbyn Homer
Key Things to Know
  • Cleveland Guardians prospect Welbyn Francisca hit another home run during Arizona Fall League play.
  • Writer Quincy Wheeler suggests the Guardians consider whether Francisca or Angel Genao could play center field.
  • Chase DeLauter was named a finalist for a Silver Slugger award in right field.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Guardians prospect Welbyn Francisca continued his strong run in the Arizona Fall League by hitting another home run. Quincy Wheeler notes that the 20-year-old infielder has dominated the league and suggests the organization consider testing Francisca or fellow prospect Angel Genao in center field as they progress toward upper minor-league levels.

In other organization news, Chase DeLauter was named a finalist for a Silver Slugger award in right field. Meanwhile, Bo Naylor testified for the defense in the ongoing trial involving Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, as the club heads toward the upcoming Major League Baseball GM Meetings.

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