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Guardians need more bats to continue pursuit of World Series victory — Paul Hoynes
- Guardians need one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan for 2026.
- The team faces a .226 batting average in 2025, the franchise's lowest in 124 years.
- Guardians may consider free agents like Schwarber, Tucker, Alonso, Bellinger, or Bregman if affordable.
- Josh Naylor’s six-year deal with Seattle is noted as a recent free-agent example.
- The Guardians’ payroll is expected around $100 million, with about $40 million committed for 2026.
- Front office signaled a patient, yet proactive, approach to improving the offense.
- The Guardians traded Naylor to Arizona and then to Seattle in the free-agent cycle.
- The Guardians prioritize versatility in players to leverage platoon advantages.
- The article cites a need to add depth in the rotation and durable bullpen arms as part of overall roster improvement.
- Owner funding is described as having some financial flexibility for 2026.
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