CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 04: A detail shot of the USA 250 jersey worn by Cooper Ingle #30 of the Cleveland Guardians prior to the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Grace Hoppel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s been a while, but it’s time to check in on what current Guardians’ minor league prospects have been doing for the past two months.When we last checked in, one month had elapsed in the Guardians’ system. So, a lot has happened since then, including the promotions of Travis Bazzana, Cooper Ingle (back down now), Angel Genao, and Franco Aleman… and the injury of basically every pitching prospect worthy of interest (Kahl Stephen, Franklin Gomez, Braylon Doughty and the list goes on and on). So, let’s see what’s been happening over the past 60 days or so:Triple-A Columbus Hitters:Cooper Ingle, LHH – 156 wRC+, 21/12 K/BB%Milan Tolentino, LHH – 145 wRC+, 26.3/18 K/BB%Ralphy Velazquez, LHH – 107 wRC+, 21/10 K/BB%Analysis: Back down in Columbus, Ingle deserves credit for responding to his demotion by continuing to post great numbers as a hitter while splitting time between left field/catcher/DH. He should get another chance to hit in Cleveland before long. Next, don’t completely ignore Tolentino; he’s great depth to have and if there is an injury or if Travis Bazzana or Angel Genao need to recalibrate in Columbus, I think Tolentino will get a look and has a chance to be a solid utility infielder in the Schneemann mold. Tolentino is still only 24 years old, as well. Meanwhile, Velazquez’s numbers have been carried by his recent performance, which could be a sign of his adjustment to Triple-A pitching. I think Ralphy will REALLY have to explode to force a call-up, because, as is, he can continue to play in 2027 if there is an extended lockout because he does not yet need to be on the 40-man. It’s exciting to see Velazquez begin to figure things out at the upper levels because he is still only 21 years old and has maintained mostly even splits against RHP/LHP.Triple-A Columbus Pitchers:Austin Peterson, RHP – 4.70 ERA, 4.04 FIP, 9.23/3.14 K/BB/9Analysis: You will soon notice a theme here… Guardian’s minor league pitching prospects are STRUGGLING. Peterson still looks like a viable fifth starter. Hopefully, the Guardians will not need him and their top five starters will stay healthy, but Peterson and Logan Allen are definitely front of the line replacements now with Slade Cecconi on the IL with arm fatigue.Double-A Akron Hitters:Jonah Advincula, LHH – 201 wRC+, 12/12 K/BB%Nolan Schubart, LHH – 177 wRC+, 29/18 K/BB%Ryan Cesarini, LHH – 169 wRC+, 17/13 K/BB%Aaron Walton, RHH – 144 wRC+, 22.5/18 K/BB%Analysis: Advincula is old for his level (25), but he might have got a shot in Columbus had he not just gone down with an elbow strain. Schubart is such an interesting player; you can’t
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