The Cleveland Guardians have beefed up their bullpen for the 2026 season by signing right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon to a one-year Major League contract worth $900,000, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The deal also includes club control through the 2027 season, allowing Cleveland to retain Brogdon for another year before he becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Brogdon, who turns 31 on January 29, spent the past season with the Los Angeles Angels, posting a 5.55 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 47 innings in 43 relief appearances. He struck out 49 batters while issuing 18 walks. Even with a higher ERA, the advanced analytics suggest untapped value. He recorded a 29.3% whiff rate and maintained an average fastball velocity of 95.5 mph, with his four-seamer generating a .196 expected batti

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