The Cleveland Guardians have signed outfielder Myles Straw to a 5-year, $25 million dollar extension with club options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. After a quiet offseason that saw Cleveland sign just two major league free agents, the Guardians have locked up three key players within the past couple of weeks. The team recently extended superstar Jose Ramirez with a 5-year, $124 million dollar deal and flame-throwing closer Emmanuel Clase to a 5-year, $20 million dollar deal. The plethora of extensions signal that the Guardians are looking to compete in the near future.

Cleveland acquired Myles Straw from the Astros last season. The 27-year old speed threat swiped 30 bases between Cleveland and Houston in 2021. He also raised his stat line from .262/.339/.326/ with the Astros to .285/.362/.377  with the Guardians.

Straw shared his excitement in regards to his new contract on Twitter.

The Cleveland Guardians social media team is known for having a sense of humor, and they put that narrative in full force with a secondary tweet in regards to the Straw extension.

https://twitter.com/CleGuardians/status/1512843627927584772

The Guardians are looking to contend in the AL Central. However, the division is increasingly getting better with teams like the Twins and Tigers improving. Detroit is considered the greatest threat to the AL Central favorite Chicago White Sox in 2022, but Cleveland could be a dark horse in the division.

The Guardians are known for their pitching prowess. But Myles Straw could be the catalyst the team needs to propel their offense to the next level. His ability to get on base in front of sluggers such as Jose Ramirez and Franmil Reyes could completely change the dynamic of the Guardians lineup this season.