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Guardians News: Bazzana to Return Soon After World Baseball Classic Elimination
Kwan, Rocchio, and Messick shine as Guardians beat Royals 6-2
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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After Australia's elimination from the World Baseball Classic, Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana will be returning to the team's spring training camp in Goodyear, Arizona soon. Meanwhile, the Guardians defeated the Royals 6-2, with standout performances from Steven Kwan, Brayan Rocchio, and pitcher Parker Messick.
Why it matters
The Guardians are gearing up for the upcoming MLB season, and the strong spring training performances from key players like Kwan, Rocchio, and Messick are encouraging signs for the team's future success. Bazzana's return will also bolster the Guardians' roster depth as they continue to evaluate their options ahead of Opening Day.
The details
In the win over the Royals, outfielder Steven Kwan went 2-3 with two home runs, while infielder Brayan Rocchio hit a massive 408-foot home run. On the mound, pitcher Parker Messick impressed by going 4.2 innings, allowing zero earned runs on just two hits with four strikeouts and one walk. Messick's velocity was up to 96 mph, and his spring training ERA is now down to 1.93.
- The Guardians beat the Royals 6-2 on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.
- Australia was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic on an unspecified date prior to March 10th, 2026.
The players
Travis Bazzana
A Guardians prospect who recently played for Australia in the World Baseball Classic.
Steven Kwan
A Guardians outfielder who hit two home runs in the win over the Royals.
Brayan Rocchio
A Guardians infielder who hit a 408-foot home run in the win over the Royals.
Parker Messick
A Guardians pitcher who had an impressive outing, going 4.2 innings with zero earned runs, four strikeouts, and a spring training ERA of 1.93.
What’s next
The Guardians will take on the Giants on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 4:05 pm ET.
The takeaway
The Guardians' strong spring training performances, particularly from young talents like Kwan, Rocchio, and Messick, suggest the team has promising depth and a bright future ahead as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season.
