#Hedges

Two-time Golden Glove award winner, Patrick Bailey, was traded to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, May 9, bringing him closer to home. Bailey grew up on the East Coast in the Carolina's, where his family still lives.

The Cleveland Guardians have seen enough from catcher Bo Naylor, optioning him to Triple-A Columbus while trading for the San Francisco Giants catcher and two-time Golden Glove Winner, Patrick Bailey, in the process.

The Cleveland Guardians are currently maintaining their top spot in the American League Central, due in part by a strong start to the 2026 campaign from Austin Hedges, whose journey to becoming a staple in the team's clubhouse wasn't just an easy path.

The Cleveland Guardians have leaned into the leadership of veteran catcher Austin Hedges, making him a critical member of the team's success. This is Part 2 of a three-part series following Hedges' journey to becoming a backbone of Cleveland.

On Saturday, May 2, the Guardians played in game two of a three-game set against the Sacramento Athletics, beating them convincingly. With 14 runs being scored, Cleveland ended up posting 14 hits and six walks drawn.

The Cleveland Guardians wouldn’t be where they are today without Austin Hedges, whose journey to becoming a cornerstone of the team’s clubhouse has been a long time in the making. This is Part 1 of a three-part series, releasing every two days.