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Travis Bazzana looms as the missing piece for the Guardians lineup

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Few prospects can match Bazzana's ability at the plate.

Travis Bazzana looms as the missing piece for the Guardians lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Guardians are one team that you can never count out.

Despite not having the same star power as other teams do, they always seem to be a scrappy bunch that finds a way to fight for a division championship. With much of the attention on the Detroit Tigers , the Guardians have come out as the team to beat in the AL Central. Going into Thursday's matchup, they hold an 8-5 record, sitting atop the division.

That's fantastic, but can the team keep this up? You can never have too much offense, and maybe it's time for the front office to think about calling someone up. MORE: Chase DeLauter's swing has feet movement unlike any in MLB for Cleveland Guardians Travis Bazzana looms as the missing piece for the Guardians lineup There was some buzz before the season opened up on whether Travis Bazzana would make the Opening Day roster or not.

He is the club's top prospect and MLB's No. 17th prospect overall. Unfortunately, he did not make the Opening Day roster.