The Cleveland Guardians re-signed pitcher Pedro Avila on a one-year split contract after designating him in 2024.

The Cleveland Guardians have signed right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila to a one-year split contract, bringing him back after designating him for assignment in late 2024. Avila spent time with Japan’s Yakult Swallows, posting a 4.04 ERA in 82 1/3 innings with a strong 43.9% ground ball rate and solid FIP and xFIP marks. He previously served as a reliable long reliever for the Guardians in 2024, recording a 3.25 ERA and 3.76 FIP in 50 appearances. The split contract allows him to earn a higher salary in the majors while guaranteeing a minor league amount, reducing waiver risk and keeping him on the 40-man roster.