The Cleveland Guardians spent the entire 2026 MLB season trying to figure out the first base position. It’ll be another point to focus on in the offseason with both Nathaniel Lowe and Rhys Hoskins due to be free agents. The…
The Cleveland Guardians are expected to lose veteran first basemen Nathaniel Lowe and Rhys Hoskins in free agency this offseason. Following their elimination by the Tampa Bay Rays in six games during the ALCS, the Guardians are unlikely to re-sign either player as they pivot toward younger internal options at the position.
According to Billy Heyen and reporting from The Athletic's Zack Meisel, Cleveland is positioned to move on due to younger talents Kyle Manzardo and top prospect Ralphy Velazquez. The article also notes that trading away Juan Brito and Alejandro Rivera to acquire Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds could prove costly for Cleveland.
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