Angel Martínez, a 23-year-old infielder, has limited Major League experience but has shown potential during his time with the Guardians. He played 43 regular season games this year, batting .232 with 35 hits, including three home runs. Primarily a second baseman in the minors, he made 183 appearances at the position, suggesting he could be a viable option to replace Giménez.

Angel Martínez was dropped from the Guardians' roster as they added right-hander Pedro Avila for the AL Championship Series. In his only appearance during the Division Series, Martínez came in as a pinch-hitter in Game 3 but did not have a significant impact, grounding out.

Angel Martínez was dropped from the Guardians' roster after making a brief appearance as a pinch-hitter in the Division Series, where he grounded out in Game 3.

Angel Martinez was replaced on the Guardians' ALCS roster by right-hander Pedro Avila. Martinez had limited impact during the postseason, making only one pinch-hit appearance in the Guardians' five-game NLDS against the Tigers.

Angel Martínez was dropped from the Guardians' roster after making a brief appearance as a pinch-hitter in Game 3 of the Division Series, where he grounded out.