CLEVELAND – Former top prospect George Valera is staying with the Cleveland Guardians after a tumultuous few weeks. After being designated for assignment and then non-tendered on Friday, the Guardians re-signed the outfielder to a Minor League contract on Monday. Valera, who was once ranked among the Guardians’ top prospects…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera will undergo season-ending surgery, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery comes with a recovery period of six to nine months, making it likely that Valera will begin next…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera is set for season-ending surgery, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery has a recovery timeline of six to nine months, meaning Valera is likely to begin next season…
**CLEVELAND, Ohio** — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt offered updates on several injured players on Monday, starting with All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan, who has been out since Friday with a sore back. Vogt noted that Kwan is showing progress and will engage in some “rotational exercises” before Monday’s series opener against the Twins at Progressive…
Cleveland Guardians prospect George Valera, who was on track for a possible call-up in 2024 or early 2025, suffered a potentially serious injury this week. While attempting to make a play in right field, Valera jumped for a ball but landed awkwardly and had to be carted off the field. Cleveland baseball reporter Guardians Prospective…