BREAKING NEWS: Guardians Promoting Travis Bazzana

Zack Meisel of the Athletic is reporting that the Guardians are promoting top prospect Travis Bazzana:

In the middle of a three-game losing streak, Guardians fans can hope that the former #1 overall draft pick from Australia can provide a needed spark for the team. The roster is currently at 39 players so no accompanying move is necessary to add Bazzana to the active roster.

Bazzana will undoubtedly replace Juan Brito, whose debut with the club was… in a word… disastrous. I hope Brito goes to Columbus and works on left and right field. I am not out on him as a hitter but I was definitely wrong in thinking he could be playable at second base as a defender.

Bazzana currently has a 152 wRC+ in Columbus with a 21.2/17.9 K/BB%. He will take time to adjust to the big league level as he has at every previous level so far. But, he will bring an immediate bust of speed, competitive fire and plate discipline. As Brayan Rocchio establishes himself as a gold glove-level defender at shortstop with a bat that looks to be league average, I think we can be optimistic this will be our middle infield until Angel Genao is ready.

In the meantime, I wonder if Daniel Schneemann begins to get more games in centerfield to help Steven Kwan find himself. He may also find himself in left field on occasion with George Valera scuffling. It is hard to imagine taking Schneemann out of the lineup the way he is currently swinging the bat.

This is an exciting night, but I hope Guardians fans are ready to be patient as the Bazzmanian Devil finds his way. Welcome to Cleveland, Travis!