The Cleveland Guardians had high hopes for Travis Bazzana this season.
Unfortunately, injuries had different plans for him.
But now that the former No. 1 pick is back out there, it seems like he’s just waiting his time out at the Double-A level.
Bazzana’s latest homer drove his slash line to .341/.420/.523 with a 178 wRC+ since he has returned from the injured list.
His overall career wRC+ with the Akron RubberDucks is 148, so he’s clearly more than ready to keep climbing his way up the ladder.
This homer boosted Travis Bazzana’s batting like to .341/.420/.523 (178 wRC+) since returning from the IL.
His overall career wRC+ at the AA level is 148.
It’s time to get him to Columbus.
pic.twitter.com/RInamhVopI— Always the Jake (@JacobsFieldRBW) August 3, 2025
Some expected the Australian infielder to be called up to the majors at one point this season.
Then, he sustained a strained oblique, which forced him to miss almost two months of action.
Those injuries usually take 8-10 weeks to heal, and he fulfilled that timeline like clockwork.
He got some work in the Arizona Complex League to rehab before re-joining the RubberDucks last week.
Bazzana dominated early on in High A last season, helping his team win the Midwest League championship.
While slightly heavy-footed for a middle infielder, his plate discipline and above-average efficiency against righties make him an intriguing and promising prospect, and hopefully, it won’t be much longer before we see him in the show.
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