While the Cleveland Guardians are lacking power at the major league level, the minor league system is producing plenty of it. On Sunday, August 9, the front office promoted top hitting prospect Jace LaViolette to Double-A Akron, continuing his quick rise through the farm system. 27 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and has already climbed just two stops below the highest level of the game. #GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/9jZetPL9DI — Cade Cracas (@CracasCade) March 25, 2026The former Texas A&M Aggie didn't play a second of minor league action last season due to a procedure that was done on his left hand. Alongside him, other members of the 2025 draft class have made quick work of their development timelines.