The Cleveland Guardians have a handful of decisions to make following this season, and it may mean getting rid of key pieces.

The Guardians provided a progress report on many prospects, including Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter, who has resumed baseball activity amid rehab.

Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will look to maintain his perfect career record against Cleveland when the Diamondbacks and Guardians meet in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix on Tuesday.

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Triston McKenzie once looked like the future ace of the Cleveland Guardians ' rotation. However, an injury-riddled 2023, a disappointing 2024, and a tough start to the 2025 season forced the organization to designate him for assignment. McKenzie went unclaimed, and the Guardians were able to keep him in their organization.

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen is 2-0 with a no-decision in August and is pitching better of late, but his ERA is his career-worst.