Guardians recall top-100 prospect Brayan Rocchio from the minors

Cleveland Guardians’ Brayan Rocchio swings at a pitch in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Aug 2, 2023 / 12:35 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 2, 2023 / 12:35 PM EDT

HOUSTON, Texas (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians have recalled infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Wednesday’s series finale in Houston.

The switch-hitter is ranked as the No. 51 overall prospect in baseball by MLB.com. He is also ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect in the Cleveland organization.

Over his last 18 games, Rocchio is batting .347 with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, and a pair of stolen bases.

The 22-year-old previously had a brief Major League stint with Cleveland earlier this season, appearing in four games. During his short time with the Guardians, he collected three hits with an RBI.