The Cleveland Guardians have placed Myles Straw, their starting center fielder for the past two seasons, on waivers. Straw is owed $4.5 million this season, $6 million in 2025, and $7 million in 2026, with a $1.75 million buyout in 2027. The team's total payroll is $97 million, ranking 28th out of 30 teams. Despite being signed to a five-year, $25 million extension two years ago, Straw is still owed $19.25 million. The Guardians are awaiting official confirmation on Straw's status and whether he will accept a minor league outright assignment. The team's management anticipates Straw playing a significant role in the upcoming 2024 season.
Guardians brass expects Myles Straw to play a big part in their 2024 season https://t.co/j8s4637Cf6
Told nothing official yet regarding Straw and Guardians, who waived center fielder last week. We’ll see if he accepts minor league outright assignment.
Totally forgot the Guardians signed Myles Straw to a five-year, $25 million extension two years ago. Obviously, that's why they kept him. He's still owed $19.25 million.
Report: Guardians place Myles Straw on waivers https://t.co/vQ6v21jF0i
Guardians placed their starting center fielder the past two seasons, Myles Straw, on waivers. He's owed $4.5 million this season, $6 million in 2025 and $7 million in 2026, plus a $1.75 million buyout in 2027. Cleveland's total payroll is only $97 million, 28th out of 30 teams.
Guardians Place Myles Straw On Waivers https://t.co/3JwNf6NsLG https://t.co/2XgqY8LUa4