CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians have have officially signed veteran catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year contract. This past season, Hedges posted a batting average of .152 with 2 home runs, 15 RBIs, and two stolen bases in 66 games.

As the MLB offseason gets into full swing, the Guardians have re-signed back catcher Austin Hedges on a one-year contract to backup Bo Naylor.

Though Hedges has struggled at the plate during his time with the Guards, his status as a respected team leader has proven to be indispensable.

Veteran catcher Austin Hedges, who helped mentor Bo Naylor for the AL Central champion Guardians last season, has re-signed a one-year deal to stay with the team.

The popular catcher agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract Wednesday to return to the AL Central champions, who credited Hedges' leadership as a major factor in the team's unexpected success in 2024.

The Cleveland Guardians have work to do this offseason after falling just short of reaching the World Series this season, and the front office’s first order of business has already been taken care of.

Popular veteran catcher Austin Hedges signed a one-year contract and will return to the Cleveland Guardians next season. The team credited Hedges' leadership as a major factor on this year's team that went 92-69 and won the AL Central title under rookie manager Stephen Vogt.

The veteran catcher largely credited with helping to curate a winning clubhouse culture in 2024 will be back for the 2025 season. The Guardians are re-signing Austin Hedges to a one-year deal for the 2025 season,