The Cleveland Guardians, defending AL Central champions, had a successful 2023 season, reaching the ALCS. However, they face ongoing challenges in retaining key talent due to budget constraints, spending in the bottom third of the MLB. Notably, they traded valuable players like Andres Gimenez and Josh Naylor to manage costs, showcasing a reluctance to invest in their roster. While they have competent players such as Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan, continuous player turnover due to financial management could threaten their chances in upcoming seasons.
The Guardians continue to spend in the bottom third of MLB, which hampers their ability to retain talent despite recent playoff successes.
Trading key players due to salary concerns shows a pattern that could jeopardize the Guardians' competitiveness in future seasons.
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