Guardians designate Arias as Angel Genao earns 40-man spot

The Cleveland Guardians designated infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for top prospect Angel Genao. Arias, 26, has been a well-regarded prospect who never hit for average in the majors, posting a .219/.275/.359 line with a 77 wRC+ over 1,168 plate appearances since 2022, despite frequent playing time. With no options left, he will go through waivers; if unclaimed he can elect free agency, and if claimed, the new club would gain three additional years of control over him.