Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, is making his major league debut for the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old Australian, who played second base and batted seventh in the lineup, replaces Juan Brito, who was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Bazzana has shown promising potential in the minor leagues, boasting a .287 batting average with two home runs, 10 RBIs, and eight stolen bases in just 24 games for Columbus. He leads the International League with nine doubles and is tied for first in extra-base hits with 15. His parents traveled from Australia to witness his debut, expressing a mix of excitement and emotion. Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt emphasized the need for a boost in the team's performance, as they had lost three consecutive games and had the fifth-worst batting average in the majors at .230. Bazzana's path to the majors included overcoming an oblique strain that sidelined him for two months last season. His recent experiences, including participation in the World Baseball Classic, have contributed to his confidence and readiness to impact the Guardians positively.