In 2022, the 24-year-old was Cleveland's number-one ranked prospect. At this time, he was regarded as a higher-graded player than Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio, and Tyler Freeman, who have all gone on to long stints with the Guardians major league team.

Last week the Guardians not only non-tendered the same player, but they designated him for assignment as well.

Guardians former top prospect George Valera isn’t going anywhere. Last week, Valera was designated for assignment before he was officially non-tendered on Friday evening. On Monday night, the Guardians announced that they re-signed the outfielder to a Minor League contract.