The Guardians’ 2025 season has been defined by pitching and noise more than power. Offense ranks near the bottom, with no 40‑home‑run slugger in sight as the year closes—an 18‑year Hafner-era mark creeping toward 19. José Ramírez (26 HR) and Kyle Manzardo (23 HR) are the only above‑average bats; the rest struggle to reach base. With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz under MLB investigation, the bullpen and team dynamics are unsettled, amplifying the fantasy risk around Cleveland’s hitters.

Across the league, the tallies tell a different story: Cal Raleigh (50), Shohei Ohtani (45), Aaron Judge (43), Eugenio Suárez (42) pace the power parade, while the Guardians watch from the shadows as Hafner’s and Thome’s franchise records remain intact. The 40‑HR drought extends to Hafner for another year, underscoring a franchise in need of a breakout to salvage fantasy value.