Cleveland's success at identifying and developing Canadian baseball players continued when they drafted Will Hynes.

The Cleveland Guardians used their draft pick from the Josh Naylor trade to select RHP Will Hynes in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The Guardians opened the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday by honing in on powerful hitters with big frames over the course of their first five selections. That included first-round pick Jace LaViolette, an outfielder whom Cleveland landed with the No.

Cleveland's first day selections mark notable departure from organization's traditional approach with focus on raw power and athleticism.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/guardians as Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick Compared To Future Hall of Famer. The Cleveland Guardians were busy during the MLB Draft, selecting position players with plenty of upside, especially on offense.