Guardians Re-Sign Catcher Dom Nuñez to Minor League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians have announced the re-signing of catcher Dom Nuñez to a minor league contract. As part of the agreement, Nuñez will receive an invite to big league spring training, mirroring the arrangement from last offseason.

Nuñez, who turns 30 in January, spent the 2024 season with Triple-A Columbus, appearing in 68 games and amassing 263 plate appearances. While his strikeout rate was a notable 30%, he also maintained an impressive walk rate of 16%. These efforts resulted in a .202/.330/.339 batting line and an 81 wRC+.

Despite his performance, the Guardians did not call Nuñez up to the majors in 2024. Instead, they relied on Bo Naylor, Austin Hedges, and David Fry to manage catching duties. Fry, who encountered elbow issues in the second half, will not be available for catching duties next year due to a hybrid/internal brace and tendon reconstruction surgery in November. With an expected 12-month recovery period, Fry may return as a designated hitter next year but won't be involved in catching.