Akron RubberDucks 2026 roster features Angel Genao, Ralphy Velazquez

The Cleveland Guardians announced this week the 2026 roster for the Akron RubberDucks, including some big-name prospects. The roster includes 16 pitchers and 14 position players and is headlined by infielder Angel Genao, ranked No. 64 overall by MLB Pipeline.

Genao appeared in 77 games for Akron in 2025, batting . 259 with two home runs, four triples, 17 doubles and 37 RBIs before being added to Cleveland’s 40-man roster in November. RubberDucks extreme foods: What's on the menu in 2026?

Here's the scoop He is joined by fellow top-100 prospect Ralphy Velazquez, ranked No. 86 by MLB Pipeline. Velazquez played 28 games for Akron last season, hitting .

330 with five home runs and 22 RBIs. In all, 21 players on the break camp roster previously played for Akron. Nineteen were acquired through the draft, five signed as free agents, one was selected in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft and five were obtained via trade.