The Cleveland Guardians saw another former member of their organization land a new opportunity.
According to a report from Guardians Prospective, Will Wilson has signed a minor league contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training with the Seattle Mariners for the 2026 season.
“Former Cleveland #Guardians INF Will Wilson has signed a minor league contract with invite to MLB spring training with the Mariners for the 2026 season,” the account posted.
Former Cleveland #Guardians INF Will Wilson has signed a minor league contract with invite to MLB spring training with the Mariners for the 2026 season. https://t.co/4qHYTWqQxj
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) January 31, 2026
Wilson, 26, spent parts of the last several years working his way through Cleveland’s farm system, serving primarily as a middle infielder with experience at both shortstop and second base. While he never quite broke through at the big-league level in a consistent role, he quietly put together some solid stretches in the minors.
Last season with Triple-A Columbus Clippers, Wilson showed flashes of offensive production, finishing with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs while posting an OPS north of .750 across 70 games. That kind of pop, paired with defensive versatility, tends to keep players on radars around the league.
He also got a brief look in Cleveland, appearing in 34 major league games, but struggled to find his footing offensively. Like many young hitters making the jump, consistency proved difficult against big-league pitching.
Still, the tools have always been intriguing.
Wilson has long been viewed as a player who can do a little bit of everything. He’s not necessarily going to anchor a lineup, but he can move around the infield, provide depth, and chip in with occasional power. For a team like Seattle looking to bolster competition in camp, that profile makes plenty of sense.
From the Guardians’ perspective, this is another example of how deep their infield pipeline has been. Between established pieces at the big-league level and a wave of prospects pushing behind them, roster spots simply became harder to come by. Sometimes that means players get squeezed out despite being capable contributors.
A spring training invite gives Wilson a legitimate chance to impress. A strong camp could earn him a bench role or at least put him first in line if the Mariners need reinforcements during the season.
These types of moves rarely make major headlines, but they’re part of the baseball cycle. Players move on, new opportunities pop up, and sometimes a change of scenery is exactly what’s needed.
For Wilson, Seattle now represents that next chance.
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