Guardians News and Notes: It’s Just Spring Training

PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Logan Allen #26 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a warm up pitch during a Spring Training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Guardians gave up 20 runs to the Mariners last night. But it’s Spring Training so it doesn’t count.

So there. Logan Allen gave up 12 runs. I am always surprised when Allen doesn’t give up 12 runs, so nothing new here for me.

Matt Festa got knocked around but hey it’s Arizona, it’s early, etc. Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez and Wuilfredo Antunez hit homers. CJ Kayfus doubled.

The team designated Nolan Jones for assignment to Columbus. MLB’s rules are opaque but I think he will either be claimed by another team or have to accept the assignment to keep his $2M contract because he is short of five years of service time. That Columbus team will be crowded with Jones, Johnathan Rodriguez, Petey Halpin, Kahlil Watson, Juan Brito and even potentially Stuart Fairchild in the outfield mix… with options like Antunez not far behind.