Ángel Genao

Ángel Genao
Genao with the Columbus Clippers in 2026
Cleveland Guardians – No. 17
Infielder
Born: (2004-05-19) May 19, 2004
Castillo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2026, for the Cleveland Guardians
MLB statistics
(through August 28, 2026)
Batting average.284
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Ángel Luis Genao (born May 19, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Early life

Genao represented the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean region in the 2017 Little League World Series.[1]

Professional career

Genao signed with the Cleveland Guardians as an international free agent on January 15, 2021.[2] He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Guardians.

Genao spent 2022 with the Arizona Complex League Guardians and Lynchburg Hillcats. In 2023, he remained with the Hillcats for the full season.[3]

On June 3, 2024, Genao was promoted to the High-A Lake County Captains.[4] Genao was part of Lake County's first Midwest League Champion team since 2010.[5]

Genao played primarily for the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, slashing .259/.323/.359 with two home runs, 37 RBI, and six stolen bases across 77 games. On November 18, 2025, the Guardians added Genao to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6]

Genao was optioned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers to begin the 2026 season.[7] On August 5, 2026, the Guardians promoted Genao to the major leagues and made his debut on the same day as a third baseman against the New York Mets.[8][9][10] He became the first player in franchise history to have four hits in their debut.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "2017 Caribbean Region Participant". llws2017.littleleague.org. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Cleveland opens 2020-2021 international signing period; signing 15 players". mlb.com. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Angel Genao". mlb.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Potosky, Logan (July 1, 2024). "Captain of the Week (6/25-6/30): Angel Genao". milb.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Weinrib, Ben (September 19, 2024). "High-A affiliate wins first Midwest League crown since 2010". milb.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 18, 2025). "Guardians DFA Nic Enright, Select Four Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Guardians latest camp cuts include 3 Top 30 prospects". mlb.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ Stebbins, Tim (August 5, 2026). "Guardians call up No. 2 prospect Genao". MLB.com. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Cleveland Guardians call up highly-touted shortstop prospect Angel Genao". Associated Press News. August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  10. ↑ Binkowski, Justin (August 5, 2026). "Guardians Turn to Top Infield Prospect Angel Genao for Second-Half Spark". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ Hoynes, Paul (August 5, 2026). "Rookie Angel Genao's 4 hits go to waste in Guardians' 6-5 loss to Mets in 10 innings". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  12. ↑ Stebbins, Tim (August 5, 2026). "Genao delivers first 4-hit MLB debut in Cleveland franchise history". MLB.com. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
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