The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to make it back to the postseason next year.
After a disappointing 2023 season, the Guardians found themselves finishing third in the AL Central.
But, if they can stay healthy this year there is a chance they can win the division.
One player who the Guardians need to keep on the field is Triston McKenzie.
The young right-hander has all of the talent to be an All-Star.
All he needs is to stay on the field.
According to Guardians Prospective, McKenzie looks healthy this offseason and ready for Spring Training.
#Quadzilla putting in work back at @CresseySP back home in Florida. A healthy McKenzie makes the #Guardians 2024 rotation dynamic. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/X4XsePV2iy
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) December 14, 2023
McKenzie does not have the prototypical body type of an MLB pitcher.
He stands at 6-foot-5 but weighs only 165 pounds.
Last season was lost for McKenzie.
He only pitched 16.0 innings after suffering two different arm injuries.
Despite all of that, McKenzie is only 26 years old and still has his whole career ahead of him.
In 2022, we saw what McKenzie can be as an MLB starter.
He threw 191.1 innings to an ERA of 2.96.
The Guardians have always been a team that relies on their starting pitching.
If they can get good starting pitching they will have a chance to be competitive.
The AL Central is one of the weakest divisions in baseball.
Whichever team makes the most improvements over the offseason has the best chance to win.
Cleveland is not a team that is known to spend money.
They usually do most of their work via the draft and develop route.
The Guardians already have a strong starting rotation in place.
If they can add a few more hitters this team has a chance to compete for the division title.
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