Cleveland Guardians 2016 Roster

Team Overview

The 2016 Cleveland Guardians roster featured a mix of experienced veterans and promising young talent. The team was led by manager Terry Francona, who guided them to a 94-68 record and the American League Central Division title.

The Guardians' offense was paced by All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, who batted .301 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs. Other key contributors included outfielder Jason Kipnis (.275, 16 HR, 82 RBIs) and first baseman Carlos Santana (.259, 20 HR, 74 RBIs).

The pitching staff was led by ace Corey Kluber, who won the AL Cy Young Award after going 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA. Other key starters included Trevor Bauer (12-8, 3.24 ERA) and Josh Tomlin (13-9, 4.40 ERA). The bullpen was anchored by closer Cody Allen, who saved 32 games with a 1.64 ERA.

Key Additions and Subtractions

The Guardians made several key additions and subtractions to their roster in 2016. Notable additions included outfielder Tyler Naquin, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds, and pitcher Andrew Miller, who was acquired from the New York Yankees.

Key subtractions included outfielder Michael Brantley, who was traded to the Houston Astros, and pitcher Danny Salazar, who missed the entire season due to injury.

Regular Season

The Guardians got off to a strong start in 2016, winning 22 of their first 30 games. They maintained a comfortable lead in the AL Central throughout the season, eventually clinching the division title with a 94-68 record.

The Guardians' offense was one of the most productive in the AL, ranking third in runs scored (824) and fourth in batting average (.280). The pitching staff was equally impressive, ranking second in the AL in ERA (3.61) and third in strikeouts (1,560).

Postseason

The Guardians entered the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the AL and received a first-round bye. They faced the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, winning the series 3-0.

In the ALCS, the Guardians faced the Boston Red Sox, who had won 93 games during the regular season. The series went the distance, but the Guardians ultimately prevailed, winning Game 5 by a score of 4-3.

In the World Series, the Guardians faced the Chicago Cubs, who had won 103 games during the regular season. The Cubs won the series in seven games, but the Guardians gave a strong account of themselves, winning two games in Chicago.