Guardians News and Notes: It's Just Spring Training

News and Notes for Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:35pm

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The Guardians gave up 20 runs to the Mariners in a Spring Training game, but the team is not too concerned as it's early in the preseason. Logan Allen gave up 12 runs, which is not unusual for him, and Matt Festa also struggled. However, Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez, and Wuilfredo Antunez all hit home runs, and CJ Kayfus doubled. The team also designated Nolan Jones for assignment to Columbus, leading to a crowded outfield mix in the minors.

Why it matters

Spring Training results don't count towards the regular season, so the Guardians are not overly concerned about the lopsided loss to the Mariners. The team is more focused on evaluating players and finalizing the Opening Day roster, which is starting to take shape.

The details

The Guardians gave up 20 runs to the Mariners, but manager Terry Francona is not worried as it's just Spring Training. Logan Allen gave up 12 runs, which is not unusual for him, and Matt Festa also struggled. However, the team's offense showed some life, with Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez, and Wuilfredo Antunez all hitting home runs, and CJ Kayfus doubling. The team also designated Nolan Jones for assignment to Columbus, leading to a crowded outfield mix in the minors with players like Johnathan Rodriguez, Petey Halpin, Kahlil Watson, and Juan Brito.

  • The Guardians played the Mariners on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.

The players

Logan Allen

A Guardians pitcher who has a history of giving up a lot of runs.

Matt Festa

A Guardians pitcher who also struggled in the game against the Mariners.

Jose Ramirez

A Guardians player who hit a home run in the game.

Angel Martinez

A Guardians player who hit a home run and was also interviewed on the Guardians Weekly podcast.

Wuilfredo Antunez

A Guardians player who hit a home run in the game.

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What they’re saying

“I am always surprised when Allen doesn't give up 12 runs, so nothing new here for me.”

— Quincy Wheeler, Author

What’s next

The Guardians will continue to evaluate players and finalize their Opening Day roster in the remaining weeks of Spring Training.

The takeaway

While the Guardians gave up a lot of runs in a Spring Training game, the team is not overly concerned as the results don't count towards the regular season. The focus is on evaluating players and finalizing the roster, with some tough decisions to be made in the crowded outfield mix in the minor leagues.