CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have spent most of the winter building their 26-man roster for 2026. The uncertain future of closer Emmanuel Clase is still hovering over the Guardians' plans for 2026. An extra $6.4 million could help the Guardians acquire a hitter who could assist the offense for 2026. What kind of impact will rookie Chase DeLauter have on the Guardians' 2026 offense? Yes, a potential work stoppage is right around the corner when the basic agreement ends in December after the 2026 season.