Welcome to the massive leagues, Angel Genao.
Forward of their conflict with the Mets on Wednesday night time, the Guardians referred to as up Genao, their No. 2 prospect on MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Columbus.
After starting the season with Double-A Akron, Genao was referred to as as much as Triple-A, the place he hit .309 with 10 homers and 42 RBIs in 72 video games.
Genao was notably sizzling as of late, going 37-for-97 (.381) with 4 residence runs and 18 RBIs since July 1.
Whereas he’s primarily a shortstop, Guardians supervisor Stephen Vogt mentioned Genao can even see time at second and third base and can begin at third in his debut.
“Angel has been pushing the meter all season, and we felt prefer it was time,” Vogt informed reporters. “It was Angel’s time.”
The 22-year-old grew up idolizing former Guardian and present Met Francisco Lindor, who’ll be within the opposing dugout for his debut. Genao watched spotlight movies of Lindor rising up.
The 2 practically overlapped within the Guardians group, although Lindor was traded to the Mets eight days earlier than Genao signed with Cleveland.
In a corresponding transfer, the Guardians designated infielder Gabriel Arias for project, who had a throwing error within the second inning of the Guardians’ 6-2 loss to the Mets on Tuesday.
Genao will change into the tenth participant to make their MLB debut with the Guardians this season, because the staff has been hampered by accidents, notably to star third baseman Jose Ramirez.
Although Ramirez just lately returned from a month-long absence as a result of a left hamate fracture, the Guardians’ offense has nonetheless stumbled.
Cleveland (57-57) is simply 6-11 for the reason that All-Star break and is hanging on by a thread within the AL wild-card image, a half-game forward of the Twins for the ultimate playoff spot.
Cleveland is three video games again of the White Sox for the American League Central lead.
“It’s very particular to know that the staff is considering you after they’re making an attempt to win, particularly on this specific second of the season,” Genao mentioned. “I attempt to give 100% and be constructive 100% of on a regular basis, attempt to assist the staff in any means they want me.”
