BOSTON, Mass. (WKBN) - The Cleveland Guardians have promoted former top prospect George Valera to the Major League roster.

His first appearance in a game with the Guardians will mark his Major League debut.

As of September 1, Major League teams are permitted to expand their rosters from 25 to 28 players.

The 24-year-old split the 2025 season between the Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Columbus.

At Triple-A, Valera was batting .255 with three home runs, six doubles, two triples and 10 RBIs in 28 games for the Clippers.

Valera, who was a top prospect for the Guardians as recently as 2022, originally signed with Cleveland as an international free agent in 2017.

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