The Cleveland Guardians optioned outfielder Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A after a disappointing performance, where he recorded a .146 batting average with two home runs, 12 runs, and nine RBIs in 46 games this season. In a corresponding move, they recalled outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez. Once a fan favorite in 2024 known as “Big Christmas,” Noel started the season as Cleveland’s right field starter but struggled defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for outs above average, contrasting sharply with his previous season’s success of 13 home runs and a .774 OPS.
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