CLEVELAND — Guardians outfield prospect Wuilfredo Antunez has felt a sense of calm as he has made his way up Cleveland’s farm system. Of course, the 23-year-old understands that he will face a stronger level of competition at each new Minor League level he reaches.

But Antunez’s mindset is also strong.

“Whenever I get to a new league, I give it my all,” Antunez said last week through translator Anna Bolton. “I really think that’s part of the results that I’m able to have. It’s just like, I’m so excited that I’ve gotten to the next level that I actually feel relaxed.

“I don’t put pressure on myself, because what I feel is that I reached my goal and that I’m in the position that I’ve earned — like, I’ve earned my way there.”

That is a good backdrop for what we saw from Antunez this month

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