Three players the Guardians should think twice about extending

2. Amed Rosario

Amed Rosario is a perfectly capable shortstop and an above-average player overall. That being said, this is not the type of player that the Guardians should sign to an extension. Cleveland has to be very careful in regards to who they sign to extensions and Rosario simply does not fit that mold.

As a player Rosario is a floor raiser and not a ceiling raiser, while the former can be valulable the latter is not exactly a player type that should be extended. The harsh reality is that Rosario is the type of player that is acquired via trade or signed to a short-term contract in free agency.

The Guardians can get production out of Rosario during his final year of his current deal, but at year's end it is time to turn the page at the shorstop position barring any type of major defensive improvement and increased patience at the plate. Considering that it is highly unlikely both of these occur, it may be best to expect a new starting shortstop in Cleveland next year.