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Guardians call up 99-mph pitching prospect with 0.00 ERA for MLB debut
TL;DR
The Cleveland Guardians have called up pitching prospect Franco Aleman, who boasts a 99-mph fastball and a 0.00 ERA, for his MLB debut.
Key points
- Cleveland Guardians promote Franco Aleman to MLB
- Aleman has a 99-mph fastball
- He holds a 0.00 ERA in the minors
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The Cleveland Guardians made a notable roster move with their pitching staff on Friday.
According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the AL Central club has made a new addition to its bullpen.
"Sources: The Cleveland Guardians are promoting Cuban right-hander Franco Aleman to MLB," Romero wrote on X.
"Aleman, 26, has not allowed a run this season in Triple-A Columbus, with 12 innings pitched and 18 strikeouts. His fastball velocity ranges between 95-99 mph."
Aleman was a 10th-round draft pick out of the University of Florida. What makes his 0.00 ERA so impressive is that he posted an ugly 7.85 ERA in 36.2 innings at Triple-A in 2025.
However, this is not the longest scoreless streak of his minor league career. In 24 innings in 2023 at Double-A Akron, the 25-year-old allowed no runs and struck out 38.
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The Guardians have clearly been paying attention to his success, promoting Aleman to make an impact at the Major League level.
Aleman joins a Guardians bullpen that includes other hard throwers like Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.
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Q&A
Who is Franco Aleman and what are his stats?
Franco Aleman is a Cuban right-hander promoted by the Cleveland Guardians, known for his 99-mph fastball and a 0.00 ERA.
What impact will Franco Aleman's debut have on the Guardians' bullpen?
Franco Aleman's debut is expected to strengthen the Guardians' bullpen, adding a high-velocity option to their pitching staff.
When is Franco Aleman's MLB debut scheduled?
The exact date of Franco Aleman's MLB debut has not been specified, but he has been called up for immediate action.