OUTFIELD (4)
38 — Steven Kwan: Kwan sets the table batting leadoff. He has found a home in center field.
24 — Chase DeLauter: Keeping the slugging RF/DH healthy is Priority One for Stephen Vogt.
2 — CJ Kayfus: Kayfus adds power to the outfield with versatility to play first base.
1 — Angel Martinez: Being the only switch-hitter bat in the outfield is a plus for Martinez.
Steven Kwan runs the bases during a Feb. 28 Cactus League game against the White Sox. (Lianna Holub – For The News-Herald)
INFIELD (5)
9 — Kyle Manzardo: The first baseman ate better and hit the weights to get stronger for the 2026 haul.
8 — Rhys Hoskins: Hoskins can play first or DH. He has 186 career home runs.
4 — Brayan Rocchio: He will play second base until Travis Bazzana is ready. Rocchio can play shortstop.
13 — Gabriel Arias: Arias’ strong arm and slick glove outweigh his liability as a hitter.
11 — Jose Ramirez: The All-Star third baseman is 15 shy of 300 career home runs.
CATCHERS (3)
23 — Bo Naylor: Starting pitchers are quick to credit Naylor for their success on the mound.
27 — Austin Hedges: Hedges is the undisputed leader in the Guardians’ dugout and clubhouse.
6 — David Fry: Fry can play multiple positions after recovering from 2024 Tommy John surgery.
UTILITY PLAYER (1)
10 — Daniel Schneeman: He can play anywhere in the infield or outfield, a true utility man
STARTING PITCHERS (5)
32 — Gavin Williams: The arrow is pointing up for the 6-foot-6 right-hander after 12 wins in 2025.
28 — Tanner Bibee: Bibee is focused on building on a strong second half of his 2025 season.
54 — Joey Cantillo: Opponents batted .165 against the Southpaw’s changeup last season.
44 — Slade Cecconi: Trading Josh Naylor to Arizona for Cecconi in December 2024 is paying dividends.
77 — Parker Messick: Messick, a southpaw, beat out Logan Allen for the fifth spot with a solid spring.
RELIEF PITCHERS (8)
52 — Matt Festa: Festa is an important cog in the bullpen because he can be used at any time.
62 — Erik Sabrowski: He can be trusted. He gave up only one home run in 26 late-inning games last year.
43 — Shawn Armstrong: Vogt wants to make sure the 35-year-old vet has gas in the tank for a late push.
36 — Cade Smith: Smith is laser-focused, knowing he’ll be the primary closer all season.
29 — Tim Herrin: The lefty reliever needs a bounce-back year after a rough 2025 season.
41 — Peyton Pallette: The Rule 5 pickup from the White Sox was stingy in Cactus League outings.
75 — Connor Brogdon: Finding the best spot for Brogdon will be a project for April and May.
35 — Colin Holderman: Holderman settled down after a rocky beginning in Cactus League play.