Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana, 2024 top overall pick, will be called up Tuesday, AP source says
Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft, is set to be called up by the Cleveland Guardians and could make his major-league debut Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old second baseman has been performing well at Triple-A Columbus, batting .287 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 24 games. His promotion likely means Juan Brito will be sent down after struggling with a .176 average and 17 strikeouts in 15 games. Bazzana previously showcased his talent playing for Australia in the World Baseball Classic.
- ▪Travis Bazzana is the top prospect in the Cleveland Guardians' organization and was the first overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft.
- ▪He is scheduled to be called up on Tuesday and could make his MLB debut that night against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- ▪Bazzana is batting .287 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 24 games for Triple-A Columbus this season.
- ▪Juan Brito is expected to be demoted to make room for Bazzana on the roster after batting just .176 with 17 strikeouts in 15 games.
- ▪Bazzana represented Australia in the World Baseball Classic, hitting a home run and two singles in a win over Chinese Taipei.
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