Mike Chernoff Explains Why Ralphy Velazquez Still Isn't Getting the Call
Mike Chernoff Explains Why Ralphy Velazquez Still Isn't Getting the Call  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Fri Sep 04 2026
Description: Guardians GM Mike Chernoff joins Ken and Anthony to break down the offense's turnaround since the trade deadline, praising Chase Naylor's development and explaining why Travis Bazzana is hitting a rookie wall as pitchers adjust to him. He gives a detailed answer on why Ralphy Velazquez still hasn't been called up despite a torrid month in Triple-A, framing it as an opportunity problem rather than a performance one. Chernoff also weighs in on Cade Smith's underrated status following the Emmanuel Clase situation, Jose Ramirez's recovery from injury and his outlook on a potential 2027 work stoppage.