Brandon

Guyer

Guyer, 34, was in camp with the Giants in the spring before being released at the end of March. He now hopes to shift his focus to training athletes. Best known as a lefty-masher, Guyer will walk away with a .250/.339/.388 batting line and 32 homers over 517 major league games between the Rays and Indians.

Guyer and left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins were both issued their released before transactions froze. The outfielder known best for being a magnet to pitchers (85 HBP in 517 career games) last played in the majors in 2018 and owns a career slash of .250/.339/.338 in seven seasons with the Indians and Rays.

Guyer didn’t play in the majors last year and didn’t latch on with another team after a brief stint with the Triple-A affiliate of the White Sox. Still, the 34-year-old is a proven bat against lefties. He’s not a bad depth piece.

Guyer was released by the White Sox earlier in the week, but after exploring the available options decided to stick with the Pale Hose. He’ll serve as outfield depth at Triple-A Charlotte to begin the season.

Guyer was in camp as a non-roster invitee and failed to convince the White Sox to carry him on their Opening Day roster. He’ll seek a minor league contract elsewhere.

Guyer is coming off a couple of rough, injury-riddled seasons in Cleveland, but he rakes left-handed pitching and should fit into a corner-outfield platoon with Chicago. The 33-year-old is not relevant in standard fantasy leagues. Still, it’s a nice real-life addition for the White Sox at next to no financial risk.

He’ll receive a $250,000 buyout and hit free agency. Guyer turns 33 in January and batted just .206/.300/.371 in 103 games this season, but he’s a useful right-handed bat and shouldn’t have much of a problem finding a bench job this winter.

Melky Cabrera will also sit against left-hander Dallas Keuchel as the Indians try to stay alive. Edwin Encarnacion will make the start at first base while Yandy Diaz serves as the designated hitter. Brandon Guyer will be in right field. The full lineup for Cleveland: Francisco Lindor SS, Michael Brantley LF, Jose Ramirez 2B, Encarnacion 1B, Josh Donaldson 3B, Diaz DH, Guyer RF, Yan Gomes C, Jason Kipnis CF. Mike Clevinger will start for Cleveland.

Diaz will be the designated hitter, with Edwin Encarnacion covering first base and Yonder Alonso going to the bench. Guyer, who battled a shoulder issue down the stretch, will be in right field in place of Melky Cabrera.

Guyer has been dealing with a shoulder issue of late and is considered day-to-day. His status for the ALDS roster is unclear.