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Kahlil Watson has golden opportunity to be a force in the Guardians' lineup in 2026 Although the Guardians' trade for Kahlil Watson killed their chances to contend in 2023, he's on the precipice of helping Cleveland win in 2...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Selected to 40-man roster The Guardians selected Watson's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson split the 2025 season between Double-A and Triple-A, slashing .250/.346/.467 with 16 homers, 61 RBI, 53 runs scored and 17 stolen bases over 429 plate appearances between the two levels. Now that he owns a place on Cleveland's 40-man roster, the 22-year-old outfielder is ineligible for the Rule 5 Draft and will most likely remain at Columbus for the start of the 2026 campaign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches Triple-A Watson is slashing .248/.352/.467 with five home runs, eight steals, a 12 percent walk rate and a 25.6 percent strikeout rate in 32 games for Triple-A Columbus.

Impact The former shortstop has seen at least six starts in all three outfield spots since getting promoted from Double-A Akron to Triple-A on July 22, with center field and left field being his top two positions. The lefty-hitting Watson has a fair amount of swing-and-miss in his game, as evidenced by his 17.4 percent swinging-strike rate and 64.3 percent contact rate at Triple-A. He has a chance to be a power/speed fantasy outfielder who has a shorter prime and sits against most lefties. Cleveland will need to add Watson, who turns 23 in April, to the 40-man roster this offseason if it wishes to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top 50 Tuesday: Kahlil Watson – The Guardians' High-Risk, High-Reward Project Welcome back to Top 50 Tuesday, your weekly look into the future of the Cleveland Guardians. This week, we’re talking about one of the most...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Dealt to Cleveland Watson was traded from the Marlins to the Guardians along with Jean Segura in exchange for Josh Bell, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Extremely talented and toolsy, Watson has dealt with his share of attitude issues in pro ball, including a disciplinary suspension last season. Watson is batting .206/.337/.362 with seven home runs and 14 steals in 58 games at High-A. He doesn't turn 21 until April, so there is time for him to turn things around, but it's a little telling that Miami was willing to sell low on him.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping at High-A Watson has a .673 OPS and a 30.3 percent strikeout rate over his last 20 games for High-A Beloit.

Impact Watson, who had a memorable play when he stole home to tie a game in the bottom of the ninth inning earlier this month, left a game July 6 after one at-bat and has not played since. No injury has been reported, but it's possible he is dealing with a minor injury or is just getting a chance to clear his head.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH for High-A team Watson (ankle) returned to the lineup Thursday for High-A Beloit's 6-4 win over Wisconsin, going 1-for-3 at the plate.

Impact Though he was never placed on Beloit's 7-day injured list, Watson missed just over two weeks of game action with an ankle issue. Beloit deployed Watson as its designated hitter Thursday, and it wouldn't be surprising if he spent a few games in a non-defensive role before reclaiming everyday duties in the middle infield.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE