CLEVELAND — The long-awaited debut of top Cleveland Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana is set to happen tonight, April 28.
The Guardians host the Rays in the second game of a three-game series and Bazzana is expected to start at second base. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Bazzana dealt with injuries a year ago, delaying his progress.
Guardians fans have long awaited his debut and after a solid start to this season at Triple-A Columbus, the Guardians officially promoted him earlier in the day on April 28.
Follow along tonight through out live updates on Bazzana and the Guardians throughout the evening as they look to even the series.
Is Travis Bazzana in the lineup today?
Yes, rookie Travis Bazzana is in the lineup and hitting seventh April 28 against the Rays.
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is 6:10 p.m. ET.
Were to watch Guardians game tonight?
The Guardians-Rays game is on Guardians TV.
Travis Bazzana stats this season
Bazzana hit .287 with .422 on-base percentage and a .511 slugging percentage in 24 Triple-A games with the Columbus Clippers this season.
Travis Bazzana career MiLB stats
In 497 minor league at-bats across 135 games at four levels, Bazzana hit .252 with a .391 on-base percentage and a .435 slugging percentage. He totaled 14 home runs, 61 RBIs, 35 doubles and seven triples.
Travis Bazzana age, height
Bazzana is 23 years old. He turns 24 exactly four months from today on Aug. 28. He is a native of Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia. He is 5-foot-11, 199 pounds.
Guardians lineup today vs. Rays
Tampa Bay Rays lineup today vs. Guardians
Guardians vs. Rays starting pitchers
Tanner Bibee gets the start tonight for the Guardians. The right-hander has an 0-3 record with a 4.45 ERA. Nick Martinez is the Rays starter. Also a right-hander, he is 1-1 with a 2.10 ERA.
American League Central Division standings
Guardians vs. Rays on Wednesday
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