With the Guardians reporting to Arizona in a couple of weeks, here's a first crack at an Opening Day roster projection.

An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo ... of this prediction is that Gabriel Arias will be Cleveland's second baseman to start the 2025 season.

For the Guardians, he identified an outfielder, starting pitcher, and second baseman as areas of need for Cleveland ... such as Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman, or highly regarded prospect Juan ...

Even if the Cleveland Guardians don't make any more ... controversial take of this prediction is that Gabriel Arias will be Cleveland's second baseman to start the 2025 season.