Kahlil Watson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored as the Guardians defeated the Rangers 9-4 on Wednesday afternoon.
Watson was recalled from Triple-A on June 17 and has started all but two games since then. The playing time primarily stems from Angel Martínez’s placement on the injured list. Watson was a first-round selection by the Marlins in the 2021 draft, but his prospect shine faded once he got closer to the majors. He’s enjoyed some nice moments since being called up, but his strikeout rate remains over 30%, and he’s drawn just one walk so far.