The Guardians have strengthened their bullpen this offseason by signing Shawn Armstrong, Connor Brogdon, and Colin Holderman, while re-signing catcher Austin Hedges is their only significant offensive move. They are reportedly seeking a right-handed hitting outfielder, having shown interest in Lane Thomas before his signing with the Royals. Their 2025 outfield was led by Steven Kwan, but overall production from right-handed hitters was lacking, with players like Nolan Jones and Jhonkensy Noel struggling. The team is limited by payroll constraints for 2026, with potential free agent targets like Harrison Bader and Miguel Andujar, but they may need to rely on their current outfielders for improvement.
