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Guardians Recent Roster Move Could Signal Something Bigger

Sometimes, an MLB team will let a player go with the hope that there may be some kind of reunion in the future. That has turned out to be the case for the Cleveland Guardians and utilityman Jose Tena. The…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:25 PM
Guardians Recent Roster Move Could Signal Something Bigger
Key Things to Know
  • Cleveland claimed Jose Tena off waivers, a move Paul Hoynes suggests could signal further roster changes.
  • Tena is out of minor league options, forcing Cleveland to either keep him on the active roster or make trades.
  • Cleveland previously traded Tena to the Washington Nationals in July 2024 in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Guardians claimed utilityman Jose Tena off waivers from the Washington Nationals, reacquiring the 25-year-old they originally traded in July 2024. According to Cleveland.com insider Paul Hoynes, the move could signal additional upcoming roster moves because Cleveland is currently crowded with similar utility players and Tena is out of minor league options.

During his time with Washington, Tena appeared in 205 games, batting .242 with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs while showing marked improvements in bat speed and hard-hit rate. The Guardians already roster utility options such as Angel Genao, Milan Tolentino, David Fry, and Daniel Schneemann, leaving roster decisions ahead.

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