Locked On Indians

While Cleveland Guardians fans want and deserve offensive upgrades, Juan Brito is a prospect that has been overlooked that could help in 2026. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis discuss the forgotten Juan Brito and the red-hot Ralphy Velazquez, unpacking why they are important prospects heading into the next few seasons. With second base wide open and Travis Bazzana waiting in the wings, could Brito’s bat help out of the gate. Plus, Velazquez climbs MLB Pipeline’s first base prospect rankings. Does he outperform hyped names like Charlie Condon and set himself up for a major league debut sooner than expected?  The show analyzes the evolving Guardians infield, looking into the importance of defense for ground ball-heavy pitching, and debating whether Brito or Velazquez best fits the team’s vision. We also dive into Shawn Armstrong’s new arsenal after a career-best season, and what his improvement means for the Guardians bullpen. Stick around for possible trade scenarios with the Dodgers and Mets to take advantage of de