Spring Training is rapidly approaching, and the Cleveland Guardians still have some questions about some key positions.

They were three wins away from reaching the World Series last year and should be looking to make a win-now move, but the roster still has holes to fill.

Thankfully, the Guardians have plenty of pieces throughout the organization they could use to make a blockbuster move. Let’s break them down.

Let’s start with this: Even after being active this offseason, the Guardians have roster areas on the roster that could be upgraded.

Another proven veteran arm could strengthen the starting rotation, and the Guardians desperately need another outfielder to boost their offense.

The Guardians have made plenty of money-conscious moves this offseason.

This started with trading Andres Gimenez and the roughly $90 million left from his contract. They also moved on from Josh Naylor and Myles Straw, which opened up more flexibility for future moves.

Even after Paul Sewald’s one-year, $7 million contract, FanGraphs estimates the Guardians’ 2025 payroll will be $96 million. This is a $8 million decrease from last season, when the team reached the ALCS.

Cleveland certainly has the payroll room to add another free agent or make a trade for a player with a larger contract.

Cleveland has never been known to be a big player in the free-agent market. The vast majority of their future stars come via trade.

What teams typically value the most in blockbuster deals is prospect return. Thankfully, the Guardians are regarded as having one of the best farm systems in baseball and several elite prospects.

MLB Pipeline recently released their top 100 prospects for 2025, and the Guardians had four of their Minor Leaguers appear on this list.

Outside of Travis Bazzana and possibly Jaison Chourio, the Guardians should feel comfortable parting ways with any of their prospects if it’s a deal that makes their Major League roster better right now.

If there’s one area the Guardians have plenty of depth at, it’s their elite bullpen. That reliever core only got stronger with their recent free-agent signing of Paul Sewald.

Cleveland could trade away one of their relievers in a package for an impact bat and still have one of the best bullpens in baseball.

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Cleveland, OH – Strong southwest winds are forecast to impact northeast Ohio starting this morning, with gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory that remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

According to the National Weather Service, the advisory covers Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties, including the I-71 corridor in northwest Ohio. High winds are expected to make driving hazardous, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Residents should secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage and exercise caution while traveling.

A cold front moving through the region tonight is also expected to bring snow showers, with accumulations between 2 to 5 inches in northeast Ohio. The heaviest snowfall is predicted between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday, potentially impacting the Tuesday morning commute with snow-covered roads and reduced visibility.

The extended forecast shows temperatures in the mid-30s on Tuesday, with gusty winds continuing into the afternoon. Wednesday will remain breezy with a chance of snow showers before clearing on Thursday, bringing sunny skies and a high near 39.

Stay tuned for updates and check road conditions before heading out.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirm there were a total of 956 arrests Sunday nationwide.

In Northeast Ohio, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand said the Geauga County Safety Center received 20 people from raids.

Sheriff Hildenbrand did not say where the raids happened. He told 19 News the detainees arrived around 10 p.m. Sunday.

The city of Cleveland Heights released the following statement in response to social media claims about ICE raiding a local business Sunday.

19 News visited the restaurant, which is closed, and found flowers and signs placed at the door.

Painesville city officials also released a statement Monday, which stated in part:

Further information has not been released about the 20 people taken to the Geauga County Safety Center, which is one of two ICE detention centers in Ohio.

19 News is working to learn if the detainees are in the United States without legal permission, or if they have criminal histories.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Marshals also participated in the raids.

In a social media post, Homeland Security Investigations Detroit, which oversees Ohio and Michigan, confirmed arrests happened in both states.

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