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The calls for the Cleveland Guardians to call up CJ Kayfus to the big leagues have been loud over the past few weeks. Those cries are only going to get louder after what Cleveland's fifth-ranked prospect did during the Columbus Clippers' game on Friday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 29

Guardians Could Make Surprising Move With Rising Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians' offense is definitely in need of some help, and while the obvious answer seems to be outfielder Chase DeLauter, a Guardians insider has offered another name: C.J.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 22

Kayfus And Rosario Go Deep, Clippers Win Big

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Box Score · Clippers improve to 21-23 What is there left to say about CJ Kayfus? The dude just continues to rake.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 19

Guardians Must Consider Calling Up Elite Prospect Soon

The Cleveland Guardians need to add one or two more impact bats if they truly want to be a playoff team this season. However, that doesn't mean they have to give up a haul of young talent to trade for a veteran player.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 19

C.J. Kayfus continues his rampage in Columbus as a rehabbing Lane Thomas homers

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Monday, May 19, 2025 Box Score · Clippers improve to 19-23 It should come as no surprise, but C.J. Kayfus had another monster day at the dish on Sunday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 17

Give Me Kayfus, Guardians

Or give me death The Guardians just lost another winnable game to the Reds and I'm upset. Do you have a guess of what the wRC+ is of Guardians centerfielders and right-fielders in 2025?

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 2

C.J. Kayfus and Kahlil Watson just keep raking in Columbus and Akron wins

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Friday, May 2, 2025 Box Score · Clippers improve to 14-14 Will Dion gave up two runs in the first inning, then settled down the rest of the way to earn his first win of the season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / May 1

CJ Kayfus Hits Homer in AAA Debut as Guardians Affiliates go 2-2 Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Thursday, May 1st, 2025 Box Score · Clippers fall to 13-14 CJ Kayfus has made quite the first impression for the International League Wednesday!

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 28

Guardians Promote Power-Hitting Prospect To Next Level

The Cleveland Guardians have multiple elite prospects throughout their farm system. Some of the big names are Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter, but one 2023 draft pick has an equally high ceiling as these two well-regarded hitters.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / April 28

Guardians Prospect Analysis: Kayfus, Save Us

Taking a look at the newest Columbus Clipper Guardians’ Insider announced today that CJ Kayfus and Trenton Denholm are being promoted to Triple-A, joining

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / April 18

Jogly Garcia impresses for Lynchburg, C.J. Kayfus hits his fourth triple in Akron win

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Friday, April 18, 2025 Box Score · Clippers fall to 11-5 The Clippers outhit Louisville 12-9, had fewer errors (1-2) and almost the same amount of walks (5-6), and also had more extra base hits (5-2).

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 14

This Under-The-Radar Guardians Prospect Must Be Promoted Soon

The Cleveland Guardians have plenty of intriguing and elite prospects in their organization. The most popular player in the farm system is easily Travis Bazzana, but highly-touted draft picks such as Chase DeLauter and Ralphy Velazquez aren't too far behind him.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

Multiple Guardians Prospects Shine In Second Spring Training Game

For fans, spring training is just as much about watching the next wave of talent as it is about seeing current big leaguers prepare for the season. Several Cleveland Guardians who will be on the major league roster by the end of March stood out in their victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 27

C.J. Kayfus is our No. 10 Guardians Prospect. Who should be No. 11?

Kayfus has done nothing but mash at every level he’s played thus far. Can he keep it up as he’s promoted? Another fast riser, first baseman C.J. Kayfus is our No.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 12

CJ Kayfus Continues to Impress, Juan Benjamin Increases His On-Base Streak to 8 Straight PAs Thursday

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Friday, July 12th, 2024 Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 49-35 The Rubberducks relied on a pair of crooked numbers and a showing on the mound by Parker Messick that would power themselves past the Fightins.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 12

Trending Up, Trending Down: Cleveland Guardians' Top Prospects

Around this time last month, we took a deep dive into the Cleveland Guardians' farm system and highlighted some of the team's best prospects. The MLB season is near its halfway point, so it's time to check back in on the minor league system.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 10

C.J. Kayfus homers twice in Akron’s 19-run explosion, Cooper Ingle homers for third straight day

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 47-35 What happens when two of the top hitters from Rake County get promoted to Akron?

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 2

CJ Kayfus walks four times for Akron, Juneiker Caceres has 9 RBIs in DSL game

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Box Score · Clippers improve to 36-45 Three members of the Clippers had big games offensively, but only one of them was from a top prospect.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 27

C.J. Kayfus blasts two more home runs, Ralphy Velazquez and Jaison Chourio have big games for Lynchburg

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Thursday, June 27, 2024 Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 39-32 Akron’s offense teed off on Wednesday and no one was more impressive than C.J.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 22

Minor League Recap: CJ Kayfus Hits Two Homers and Gathers Six RBI While Gavin Williams Locks In

Minor League Recap for Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 Columbus Clippers 2, Worcester Red Sox 6: Singles for Juan Brito, Kyle Manzardo, George Valera, Micah Pries and Dom Nunez all had singles, but that wasn’t enough for the Clips.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 12, 2024

C.J. Kayfus continues raking after promotion, Austin Peterson dominates and Welbyn Francisca hits grand slam

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Box Score · Clippers improve to 26-37 Columbus didn’t have any particularly big hits, but three different players had multi-hit games.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 6, 2024

C.J. Kayfus hits grand slam in Akron win, Jonah Advincula shines on offense and defense for Lake County

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Thursday, June 6, 2024 Box Score · Clippers improve to 22-36 The Columbus Clippers had another strong day off offense, but the pitching and defense let the team down Juan Brito went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk while Johnathan Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with two doubles.