The Cleveland Guardians added another intriguing arm to their system Tuesday, adding an Italian pitcher to the organization’s development pipeline. The Guardians signed the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Ettore Giulianelli of Rimini, Italy, to a minor league contract, continuing the organization’s reputation for uncovering high-upside pitching talent outside traditional pipelines.
Giulianelli spent the offseason training at Tread Athletics in North Carolina after being released by the St. Louis Cardinals organization following the 2024 season. During that time, his velocity reportedly climbed significantly, drawing interest from multiple organizations across the league.
