12:07PM: The Astros, Marlins, Padres, Pirates, Twins, and Yankees all had some interest in Beede, according to KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander (links to X). Beede has shown some improved velocity, with a fastball that now sits at 97mph after averaging 94.6mph during his previous MLB tenure. There are incentive bonuses within the contract tied to both starting and bullpen appearances, and Beede can opt out of his deal if he doesn’t make the Guardians’ Opening Day roster,
11:11AM: The Guardians announced that right-hander Tyler Beede has been signed to a minor league deal containing an invitation to big league Spring Training. Beede is making his return to North American baseball after pitching with NPB’s Yomiuri Giants in 2023.
Drafted 14th overall by the (San Francisco) Giants in 2014, Beede drew some top-100 attention heading into the 2017 minor league season, yet he struggled in his first taste of Triple-A action. The struggles continued into 2018 through Beede made his big league debut with two appearances for San Francisco, but some quality Triple-A work in 2019 didn’t translate to success in a longer look at a MLB level. Beede then underwent a Tommy John surgery in 2020 that cost him the entirety of that season and a big chunk of 2021, and returning to good health didn’t help his results, as Beede had a 5.14 ERA over 61 1/3 innings for the Giants and Pirates in 2022.
With a 5.34 ERA to show for his 187 career innings in the majors, Beede headed to Japan for a fresh start, and posted a 3.99 ERA over 49 2/3 innings for the Tokyo-based Giants. Working mostly as a reliever, Beede had a modest 16.36% strikeout rate over his 30 total appearances.
It was enough to get Cleveland’s attention for a minors deal, and the 30-year-old Beede will now get a chance to win a roster spot at the Guards’ spring camp. There’s no risk to such a deal from the Guardians’ perspective, and the team’s longstanding track record of pitching development could perhaps unlock something to help Beede finally get on track as a consistent Major League pitcher. Beede also has a personal connection with Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt, as the two were teammates in San Francisco in 2019.
If all goes well, Beede could provide depth for either the bullpen or rotation. In the latter category, the Guardians have parted ways with both Cal Quantrill and Zach Plesac this winter, so some type of additional starting pitching would help Cleveland withstand injuries or any downturns from their young rotation core.
The most venerable pitcher around.
@BToBT,
Your comedy is divine!
Always rooted for this guy in SF, despite the pain of watching him consistently get rocked. I really hope he finds some stability and success with Cleveland
Young Beedah!
If they just bring Bauer back on board, guarantee world series title.
As long as he stops playing with his drones during the playoffs.
Bauer proved he’s a distraction with a manager and off the field.
Bauer also is a known liar, when he mentioned to Al Leiter he taught himself a slider at the 2018 All Star game.
Bauer manipulates people and things more than a baseball. That’s very evident.
Why weren’t the Guardians in on Rhys Hoskins?…It seems every year they lack offense and don’t make the appropriate moves to improve.
They already have Naylor and Manzardo. They’re not gonna spend on a position that’s already occupied.
And yet every year they are at the bottom of MLB in offense with portly, non athletic guys like Naylor.. Naylor must still be cheap to sign because I can’t see any contender paying him market rate.
Naylor hits.
With all the uncertainty around the Bally’s situation, I bet their payroll is pretty much frozen. Hoskins was a guy I wanted them to look at – despite how poorly the Josh Bell deal worked out for them.
Hoskins would have been a perfect at 1B or DH , problem is the owner Dolan is cheap.
Cleveland has no need for a 1B/DH with Josh Naylor and Kyle Manzardo covering the positions.
Manzardo has proven anything yet, long list of prospects that became suspects in Cleveland
$$$
There it is, their Big Move, that they promissed everyone before the FA Start !! Sigh
Who promised a big move?
“Who promised a big move?”…Probably the same people who promised us a Rose Garden.
@mlb fan,
I beg your pardon?
You better look before you leap.
My wife has been promising to move out for years. I don’t see no suitcases yet!
Guardians signed somebody? Well I’ll Beede amned.
Go Indians!
We were here first. Go Pilgrims.
They only had that trash name cause they gave up on being the Furniture Makers.
Yawn
MLBTR on point again, with yet another picture of a second tier player pictured in a Pirates uniform
The revolving door here has greeted hundreds, it seems
Kudos, MLBTR. Kudos
It’s been crazy, hasn’t it?
Will there be any more before ST?
It’s almost funny to continually read how many of these guys come here as a last stop before signing on in Asia. Kind of speaks volumes
Jays legend
But remember, him choosing not to sign with Toronto, turned into Marcus Stroman as a compensatory pick in the next year.
Stroman to Mets for, Simeon Wood Richardson (SWR )and Anthony Kay.
SWR and Austin Martin for Jose Berrios
A good non sign for the Jays.
They should also trade for Joey Bart so they can have the SF top prospect busts battery! (say that 3 times)
I tried.
It came out Best Bus Battery.
Which of course is the Diehard.
So Tanner Bibee and Tyler Beede are on the same team.
Don’t forget Bieber!
We already signed Austin Hedges what more do you people want? Signed….the Dolan Family
Nice pick up
With what the Guards can do with pitchers, not a bad idea to see if he can stick, especially with a minor league deal.
Another cheap pitcher the twins could have taken a chance on. I understand we have an uncertain TV situation, but my god, to do absolutely nothing after FINALLY winning a playoff series last year?!?
Beede and Bibee potentially teammates.
Mind = blown
Tyler Beede was taught the Roger Beshens football slider in 2018.
Tyler’s dad called their slider the jonny U. Roger quickly proved that the jonny U they knew was not the same one Roger Beshens taught.
It’s just another Glasnow calling a pitch a slutter or the deathpitch BS.
They are All Roger Beshens football slider.