CLEVELAND, Ohio — Do you have a question about the Guardians that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? You can subscribe to Subtext here , text Hoynsie at 216-208-4346 for a two-week free trial or email him at phoynes@cleveland.com . Hey, Hoynsie: We know what Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas, Jose Ramirez and Carlos Santana can do at the plate.
Are there any other players that you expect to make an impact this season? — Chuck, Chagrin Falls. Hey, Chuck: I’ll give you three names — Kyle Manzardo, Bo Naylor and Will Brennan. Manzardo and Naylor showed power last year, but they need consistency.
Brennan makes a lot of contact, but it would be nice if he added some damage to that. If the Guardians are going to have a good offense, those three are going to have to be productive. More Guardians coverage What I’m hearing about the Guardians from Goodyear — Terry Pluto Scribbles Guardians keep the power going with five homers in 12-5 win over A’s ‘I think I’m going to pitch': How Tyler Naquin landed on the comeback trail with the Guardians Hey, Hoynsie: I haven’t read much about Triston McKenzie since his first two appearances in spring training.
Is he going to get other chances now that Logan Allen and other pitchers are doing well in camp? — Jim Brazdil, Leland, North Carolina. Hey, Jim: Yes, he is. McKenzie pitched in a minor league game Wednesday when the Guardians had an off day.
He’ll also start Monday against the Cubs on a split-squad day for Clevela.