Estevan Florial: Everything you need to know

The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization have signed Florial, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Florial made the Guardians' Opening Day roster in 2024 but was eventually removed from the 40-man roster after slashing only .173/.264/.367 with a 36.9 percent strikeout rate in 36 games. The 27-year-old will try to get his career back on track overseas.

The Guardians outrighted Florial to Triple-A Columbus on Friday after he cleared waivers. Florial was designated for assignment last week after slashing just .173/.264/.367 with a 36.9 percent strikeout rate in his first 36 games with Cleveland. While no longer on the 40-man roster, he will remain in the organization as outfield depth.

Cleveland designated Florial for assignment Friday, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. With Steven Kwan (hamstring) returning from the 10-day injured list, Florial will be the one removed to open up a spot on the 26-man roster. The 26-year-old outfielder is slashing .173/.264/.367 with 11 RBI across 36 games with Cleveland this year, and his next landing spot will be at Triple-A Columbus if he clears the waiver process.