CLEVELAND, Ohio — The door opened and shut quickly for Kyle Manzardo four days before Christmas. One minute Josh Naylor was getting traded to Arizona on Dec. 21, potentially opening first base for Manzardo. A moment later the Guardians confirmed that they’d signed free-agent Carlos Santana to replace Naylor at first.

An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

The Guardians have been busy this winter peeling away the outer layers of the best bullpen in the big leagues.

The Cleveland Guardians added yet another top reliever to their bullpen, after handing veteran righty Paul Sewald a one-year deal worth $7 million

Matt breaks down the Cleveland Guardians farm system for dynasty fantasy baseball ranking the top 20 prospects.

According to multiple reports, including MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Guardians and Sewald agreed to a 1-year deal worth $7 million guaranteed. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2026 season worth $10 million (or a $1 million buyout if both sides agree to part ways).

Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters (63) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Myles Straw had become an afterthought for the Cleveland Guardians after barely appearing with them during the 2024 MLB season.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

Eric Wedge, who managed Cleveland for seven seasons, was named manager of the Double-A Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Cleveland Guardians made a fairly significant roster move by signing free agent reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year Major League contract. However, that wasn't the only move they made. The Guardians also signed RHP Riley Pint to a Minor League contract with an invite to Minor League Depth camp this spring.