Shane Bieber is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. It was a key factor in his decision-making, which eventually led him back to Cleveland.

The former Cy Young winner re-signed with the Guardians, a reunion that seemed unlikely when he became a free agent following last season. However, the 29-year-old Bieber decided to stick with the AL Central champions after making just two starts in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

The former Cy Young winner re-signed with the Guardians on Wednesday, a reunion that seemed unlikely when he became a free agent. However, the 29-year-old Bieber decided to stay with the AL Central champions after making just two starts in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

“There’s a lot of preparation, a lot of unknowns and anxieties,” said Stephen Osterer, new Guardians director of player development. “It’s not super straight forward in projecting who you could or could not lose.

The Detroit Tigers are out of luck with six of their prospects as they lost a couple of players, while only selecting one, in the Rule 5 draft. The yearly Rule 5 draft allows MLB teams the opportunity to select players that have been in the minor league systems of another team for a few years.

Rocky Colavito, one of the most beloved figures in Cleveland Guardians history, passed away peacefully at his home in Bernville, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family. He was 91.

Rocky Colavito, a nine-time MLB All-Star and Cleveland baseball legend, died at 91 on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Chris Haft. The Guardians said in a