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5 Predictions for the Cleveland Guardians in 2023

By Chad Porto

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Oscar Gonzalez #39 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with his team after hitting a two run single during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Oscar Gonzalez #39 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with his team after hitting a two run single during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: Steven Kwan #38, Myles Straw #7 and Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on June 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: Steven Kwan #38, Myles Straw #7 and Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on June 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /

4. The Cleveland Guardians will land a surprising name via trade

I don’t care what it takes, I’m personally going to will the Bryan Reynolds to the Cleveland Guardians trade into reality. Sure, it may not be Reynolds who ends up in Cleveland when it all is said and done, but with the free agent signings this offseason, and the fact Zach Plesac and Amed Rosario could easily end up on a new team in 2023, it wouldn’t or shouldn’t shock anyone to think that a trade for an All-Star is not only possible but likely.

3. The Cleveland Guardians will win the AL Central

I don’t respect the moves the Chicago White Sox or Minnesota Twins have made this offseason, and frankly, they weren’t very good last year. Overrated? Probably. I’m not going to hold my breath expecting either team is as good as the Guardians for 2023. The White Sox are underachievers and the Twins think giving Carlos Carrera $200 million when he’s failed two physicals was a smart idea.

I’m just saying, they’re not the sharpest crayon eater in school is all. I fully expect the Guardians to not only secure the AL Central again but to do so before the league gets too deep into September. Baring injury, the Guardians should be a Top 10 team in the league, easily, and more than likely Top 5 if the power hitters the team signed pan out.

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