Your guide to Guardians Spring Training is here
Mandy Bell
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Players have already started to trickle into the GuardiansĄ¯ Spring Training facility in Goodyear, Ariz. That means itĄ¯s time to take a look at everything you need to know heading into Guardians camp:
When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers?
Thursday, Feb. 13.
What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Where is the teamĄ¯s facility?
The GuardiansĄ¯ Spring Training facility is located in Goodyear, Ariz. For those interested in stopping by for workouts, the address is 2601 S. Wood Boulevard.
Can fans attend workouts?
Yes, fans can stand in a fenced-in viewing area down the left- and right-field lines of Field 1 and the left-field line of Field 2 at the Guardians' player development facility. Spectators can also get a glimpse of the action in spots through the outfield fence at Fields 1 and 2. These designated areas are free and open to the public daily, usually after 9 a.m. local time.
Who are some new faces fans should know?
Can we really call Carlos Santana a new face? ItĄ¯s been a few years since his last stint in Cleveland, but for the first time since 2020, Santana is back in Northeast Ohio. Joining him as new additions to this roster are reliever Paul Sewald, starter Luis Ortiz and starter/reliever Slade Cecconi.
Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
Chase DeLauter, formerly ranked as the GuardiansĄ¯ top prospect (before they drafted Travis Bazzana with the No. 1 overall pick last year), is officially in camp this time around.
Remember last year when everyone wondered whether this kid who barely had experience in Triple-A Columbus would break the Opening Day roster ... so much so that the Guardians had to continually clarify that DeLauter was not actually in big league camp? Instead, he was just a Minor Leaguer coming over to help fill the late innings of games.
This year, DeLauter will be on the 40-man roster and will enjoy his first big league camp. And with the way he performed in the Arizona Fall League, he seems primed to put on another show.
As far as non-roster invitees, the only member of the GuardiansĄ¯ Top 30 prospects, as ranked by MLB Pipeline, asked to participate in big league camp is lefty hurler Ryan Webb, ranked No. 28.
When is the teamĄ¯s first Cactus League game?
As always, the Guardians will open Cactus League play with a matchup against the Reds on Feb. 22. Because they share a home field, Goodyear Ballpark, the teams rotate who serves as the home and away teams. For the opener, the Guardians will be the away team and the Reds will be the home club.
What are a few other notable spring games?
Well, that first matchup against the Reds will be extra special, considering itĄ¯s the first time for Guardians fans to see Terry Francona in the opposing dugout since his return. Fans also have a chance to see the DodgersĄ¯ star-studded roster on March 11 at Camelback Ranch. Cleveland will also face two AL Central opponents on four occasions:
Feb. 27 at White Sox, 3:05 p.m. ET
March 9 vs. White Sox, 4:05 p.m. ET
March 10 at Royals, 4:05 p.m. ET (split squad)
March 15 at Royals, 4:05 p.m. ET
What is Spring Breakout and when is the game?
If you somehow missed the debut of the Spring Breakout initiative last year, think of MLBĄ¯s Futures Game but with more prospects from your favorite team in a more intimate environment. Sixteen exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each organizationĄ¯s top 20-25 prospects from March 13-16 in both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues.
The GuardiansĄ¯ Spring Breakout game is scheduled for March 14 against the Mariners at Goodyear Ballpark. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET.
Will the teamĄ¯s games be televised?
The Guardians are working through the details of their television plans for this season, and they have yet to finalize their spring broadcast schedule.
When is the clubĄ¯s last game in Arizona?
Cactus League play will conclude with a matchup against the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on March 23, at 3:05 p.m. ET. The Guardians will serve as the away team.
Will there be any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
Like last year, the Guardians will travel across I-10 from Goodyear to Phoenix to compete in two exhibition games against the D-backs at Chase Field before regular-season play gets underway. The first game is scheduled for March 24 at 9:40 p.m. ET, and the second is March 25 at 3:40 p.m. ET.
What are the details for Opening Day?
The Guardians will dive right into division play on March 27, opening the season with a three-game series in Kansas City to start a nine-game road trip.