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Guardians Focus on Homegrown Talent for Offensive Boost

2/2/2026

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Mike Chernoff, president of baseball operations for the Cleveland Guardians, says the team will develop internal talent.
Chernoff notes past veteran signings yielded little value, citing Carlos Santana and Edwin Encarnacion.
Despite struggles, Chase DeLauter and C.J. Kayfus showed late-season promise.
The team finished 13th in offense in September and improved as younger players integrated.
Chernoff says the goal is to let high-upside players play to boost offense going forward.

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Mike Chernoff, president of baseball operations for the Cleveland Guardians, says the team will develop internal talent.
Chernoff notes past veteran signings yielded little value, citing Carlos Santana and Edwin Encarnacion.
Despite struggles, Chase DeLauter and C.J. Kayfus showed late-season promise.
The team finished 13th in offense in September and improved as younger players integrated.
Chernoff says the goal is to let high-upside players play to boost offense going forward.