Franco Aleman DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Franco Aleman (hernia) underwent surgery to repair a hernia in his left hip/groin area, which has a 4-6 week recovery timeline. Had the righty made the team out of camp, he'd probably miss Opening Day, but at this point, it's more likely that he'll begin at Triple-A whenever he returns, which is where he finished last season. The 24-year-old owns a 4.25 MiLB career ERA and a 1.30 WHIP but can strike out batters at a strong rate, recording a 32.9 percent K% with a 7.8 percent BB%. The former 10th-round draft pick could be an effective reliever for Cleveland whenever he gets the call, but he's not on the 2025 fantasy draft radar.

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Franco Aleman (hernia) is dealing with an inguinal hernia and may have to undergo surgery. Aleman had an appointment on Tuesday to see the extent of the injury but has yet to receive an official diagnosis. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his process but an operation would delay his MLB debut for the foreseeable future. Aleman made his professional debut during the 2022 campaign and reached Triple-A last summer. During the 2024 campaign, the right-hander posted a strong 1.99 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP across 22 2/3 innings of relief with Triple-A Columbus. He tallied an impressive 34 punchouts and served up just 10 free passes. In 2023, he tossed 24 innings with a perfect ERA and a 0.58 WHIP at Double-A. He will likely earn a spot in the major league bullpen when cleared for action.