Cleveland Guardians Reacquire Pedro Avila on One-Year Contract
The Cleveland Guardians have announced the return of right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila on a one-year split contract ahead of the 2026 MLB season. Avila, who previously played for the Guardians in 2024, spent the last season with the Yakult Swallows in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. During his time in Japan, he demonstrated significant improvement, posting a 3.33 ERA over 102.2 innings with a low average of 0.4 hits allowed per nine innings.
Despite past struggles in Major League Baseball, where he faced challenges with consistency and allowed nearly nine hits per nine innings during his previous stints, Avila's advanced metrics indicate potential for development. His contract allows for flexibility between the major and minor leagues, providing an opportunity for him to refine his skills. He joins other recent bullpen acquisitions as the Guardians prepare for Spring Training and evaluate their roster needs ahead of the regular season.
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