With Travis Bazzana, the Cleveland Guardians’ first-round selection, they want to use extreme caution.
They want to make sure he walks before he runs since they have assigned him to High-A Lake County in the minor leagues.
Their valued second baseman will have a specific weekend schedule, which Guardians insider Zack Meisel has detailed here.
“Travis Bazzana, making his professional debut tonight (at Great Lakes), will start first for Lake County.” He will play second base for seven innings on Saturday and then for another seven on Sunday. Tuesday is anticipated to be his home debut in Eastlake,” he tweeted.
Bazzana’s Talent Boosts Cleveland’s Farm System
Season Highlights:
- Team: Oregon State
- Performance: .407 batting average, 28 home runs, 16 stolen bases in 60 games
- OPS: 1.479, demonstrating elite upside at the plate
Transition to Professional Ball
Cleveland plans to introduce Bazzana to professional baseball with a series of games this weekend:
- Initial Plan:
- Play seven innings at second base on Saturday
- Take the field again on Sunday
- Upcoming Home Debut:
- Scheduled for Tuesday in Lake County
Prospect Potential and Future Plans
Bazzana is not just a talented player but also possesses elite intangibles and impressive on-field tools. Cleveland envisions him as their second baseman of the future, which would allow them to move Andres Gimenez to shortstop.
Excitement for the Future Infield
The potential future infield of Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor, Andres Gimenez, and Bazzana is incredibly promising. This lineup is exciting for the front office, coaching staff, ownership, and fans alike, offering a bright future for the Cleveland Guardians.
