CJ Kayfus the Odd Man Out in Cleveland Outfield?
Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder CJ Kayfus has been competing for a spot on the team's big league roster this spring, but could be the odd man out when it comes to final roster cuts. The left-handed slugger played some first base down the stretch for the Guardians in 2025, but with the team's signing of Rhys Hoskins, who is currently projected to be the starter there, outfield may be the only path to playing time for Kayfus. It may come down to the health of outfielder George Valera's calf, who has not played in a spring game since March 9. If Valera, who only began running activities on Tuesday, isn't ready to go for Opening Day, Kayfus could end up being the starting right fielder when the regular season begins. The former third-round draft pick collected 15 extra-base hits during his 44-game debut last year, hitting .220 with a .415 SLG. While he may be a decent source of power, a history of high strikeout rates (27.5 percent in '25) may limit his fantasy potential. Until the 24-year-old is confirmed to be on the big league roster and is producing at the plate, he's best left to the waiver wire in all but the deepest of leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
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