Minor League Report: 8 top performing prospects from the Cleveland Guardians minor leagues

The Cleveland Guardians have some prospects to keep an eye on

The Cleveland Guardians are a team with options, we’re seeing that now with guys like Oscar Gonzales, Steven Kwan, and others stepping up for the team as they look to battle their way back to the playoffs. The team has called up most of their top AAA prospects but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen all of the team’s best.

While it’s fair to say not many of the names on this are ready for major league action, they’re all names you really should be paying attention to, because they’re having one hell of a start to their seasons.

For clarity, we’re not including any players from the Guardians rookie or foreign rookie teams, as they’re mostly playing against the barest bones competition.

So from Lynchburg to Columbus, which eight prospects should you get to know? Let’s find out.

Eight prospects from all over the Cleveland Guardians minor leagues you should keep an eye on

AAA Columbus

"2B Mitchell Tolman (28) – .303/.412/.523, OPS .934 (6 HRs, 28 RBIs)SP Peyton Battenfield (24) – .282 ERA, 40 Ks, 20 BBs (60.1 IP)"

The two names that stand out most from AAA are Mitchell Tolman and Peyton Battenfield. I’d be surprised if Battenfield isn’t called up eventually this season, especially with the injuries to the staff. He’s an intriguing prospect that may get his shot. Tolman is far from a “prospect” but he’s put together enough .300 seasons that the Guardians may rely on him should anyone get injured for a long stretch of action.

AA Akron

"OF Will Brennan (24) – .311/.382/.504, OPS.886 (4 HRs, 29 RBIs, 17 Walks)OF George Valera (21) – .283/.393/.500, OPS .893 (8 HRs, 32 RBIs, 29 Walks)SP Logan Allen – 3.83 ERA, 73 Ks, 17 BBs (54.0 IP)"

AA Akron is where the hitters are at the moment. Both Will Brennan and George Valera are on their way to the Majors within the next two seasons, Brennan maybe even by the end of this season at this rate. Logan Allen, on the other hand, is someone who is likely to be moved to AAA Columbus sooner rather than later. He’s got Ace talent and it’s possible we see it on display come September.

A Lynchburg

"SP Rodney Boone (22) – 1.85 ERA 63 Ks, 8 BBs (48.2 IP)SP Will Dion (22) – 1.22 ERA, 55 Ks, 10 BBs (44.1 IP)"

Lynchburg is the only minor league team the Guardians have who aren’t in Ohio (Virginia) but the talent they have are clearly destined for Cleveland sooner rather than later. The amount of wicked arms the A-class teams have is insane.

A Lake County

"SP Gavin Williams (22) – 1.40 ERA, 67 Ks, 14 BBs (45. IP)"

Speaking of great arms in A-ball, Gavin Williams may be the best young prospect of them all. While his stats are in line with the other A-ball pitchers, Williams has only given up seven earned runs in 45 innings pitched and zero home runs. The Guardians rotation in 2025 is going to be wicked.