Cleveland Guardians: Tyler Freeman headlines updated rankings of top prospects

6. 3B Nolan Jones

Jones, once ranked the top prospect in Cleveland’s system, is entering the crossroads of his minor-league career. The former second-round pick struggled at Triple-A Columbus in 2021, hitting just .238 but maintaining a .356 OBP and a pretty solid 113 wRC+. So even while he didn’t put up elite numbers in 2021, there was still plenty to like; the only question is where Jones will eventually fit in Cleveland. Could he be a stopgap answer at first or potentially a long-term solution in the outfield?