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Guardians’ Day Two MLB Draft Highlights

The Cleveland Guardians focused their 2026 MLB Draft second-day strategy on college pitchers, power arms, and left-handed hitters.

By · Published July 16, 2026  09:56 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026  11:38 UTC

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The Guardians selected first-round pick Liam Peterson and focused on college pitchers and left-handed hitters. During the second day of the draft, the team stockpiled power arms.

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During the second day of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft, the Cleveland Guardians prioritized the acquisition of college pitchers and left-handed hitters. The team specifically targeted power arms as pitching dominated the day's selections.

Coverage from Cleveland.com, Covering the Corner, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the team's drafting strategy and provides grading for first-round pick Liam Peterson. Other reports from the Florida Gators and WCTV highlight collegiate impact, noting six Gators were selected and four Florida State players, including Beard and Moore, were taken on day two.

Future developments will depend on the integration of these selections, including Liam Peterson, into the Guardians' roster.

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Who was the Guardians' first-round pick in 2026?

The first-round pick was Liam Peterson.

What specific player types did the Guardians target on Day 2?

The Guardians focused on college pitchers, power arms, and left-handed hitters.

Which college programs saw players selected on the second day?

Coverage mentions six players from the Florida Gators and four players from Florida State, including Beard and Moore.

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