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MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / March 7

Tyler Naquin Signs as a Pitcher

News and Notes for Friday, March 7th, 2025 The Guardians signed Tyler Naquin to a minor-league deal as a pitcher. He had a good arm as an outfielder and is an all-around great guy.

Tyler Naquin News / Field Level Media / March 6
Ex-OF Tyler Naquin attempting to make Guardians as pitcher

Ex-OF Tyler Naquin attempting to make Guardians as pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians brought back former outfielder Tyler Naquin on a minor league contract Thursday -- but this time around, he will try to make the team as a pitcher.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Guardians agrees to contract with ex-outfielder as pitcher

Guardians agrees to contract with ex-outfielder as pitcher

If all 30 MLB teams could agree on one thing, it would be that there is never enough pitching depth. The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central last season, and the club knows it takes a plethora of arms to get through October.

Tyler Naquin News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6
Former Rookie of the Year finalist making MLB comeback as a pitcher

Former Rookie of the Year finalist making MLB comeback as a pitcher

A former AL Rookie of the Year finalist is attempting an MLB comeback at a new position. 

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 6
Cleveland Guardians Sign Former Outfielder for Intriguing New Role

Cleveland Guardians Sign Former Outfielder for Intriguing New Role

The Cleveland Guardians have brought back some familiar faces this offseason. That started with signing Carlos Santana following the Josh Naylor trade, and now Tyler Naquin is set to rejoin the Cleveland organization, too.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 6
MLB Team Signs Former Outfielder as a Pitcher

MLB Team Signs Former Outfielder as a Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central a year ago and made a run all the way to the ALCS.  Unfortunately, the New York Yankees defeated the Guardians in five games en route to a World Series.  Still, there are high hopes once again for the Guardians.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 23, 2024

2024 Community Prospect Rankings: Hector Rodriguez is the #11 prospect in the Reds system!

Thanks, Mets! The photo above is not of Hector Rodriguez, the prospect within the Cincinnati Reds whom you just determined was #11 on this year’s CPR.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2022
Mets acquire OF Tyler Naquin and LHP Phillip Diehl in trade with Reds

Mets acquire OF Tyler Naquin and LHP Phillip Diehl in trade with Reds

In return for Naquin and Diehl, the Reds will receive minor leaguers Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2022
Watch: Walkoff balk give Reds 2-1 victory over Rays

Watch: Walkoff balk give Reds 2-1 victory over Rays

Rays reliever Matt Wisler was called for a balk in the bottom half of the tenth inning with the game tied 1-1, giving the Reds the victory. 

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Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2021
Reds All-Star OF Jesse Winker activated off IL

Reds All-Star OF Jesse Winker activated off IL

Meanwhile, fellow outfielder Tyler Naquin was placed on the IL retroactive to Tuesday with bruised ribs that will likely keep him out through at least the end of the regular season on Oct. 3. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2017
American Leaguers with something to prove in 2017

American Leaguers with something to prove in 2017

The American League is, by and large, an even playing field this season across all divisions, with no absolute, runaway favorite among its ranks. This opens it up to be a league that can be won by riding the hot hand or a free agent striving for the career year, or even a resurgent return from an injury candidate.

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