Jul 28, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) hits a grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Kyle Manzardo - First BasemanWhen the Guardians entered the 2026 campaign, Kyle Manzardo sat atop the list of players who needed to break out. Jun 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pinch hitter Daniel Schneemann (10) celebrates after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Jun 30, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shawn Armstrong (43) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field. Shawn Armstrong - RelieverWhen Shawn Armstrong was added to the roster in the offseason, he was expected to be a dependable late-inning reliever who could complement the likes of Erik Sabrowski and Cade Smith.