2026 Stats
AVG
.182
HR
1
RBI
2
R
4
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Kayfus, a third-round pick in 2023, made the jump from Double-A Akron to the big leagues in 2025. A first baseman coming up through the system, the Guardians introduced Kayfus to corner outfield in the minors and promoted him in early August to help fill a glaring need in right field, where Cleveland ranked among the lowest in wRC+ (70, 29th), WAR (-1.6, last), and batting average (.202, 29th). His assimilation to outfield improved an impotent offense - the Guards ranked 28th in runs scored in 2025. Upon his callup, the rookie faced predictable struggles - .585 OPS, 30.5 K%, 7.3 BB% for the month August - but he clapped back in September (.888 OPS, 23.6 K%, 8.9 BB%) and was instrumental in Cleveland's push for the postseason, including a walk-off, bases-loaded HBP that clinched a postseason berth. Kayfus can play both 1B and OF, but outfield is the greater need, as Kyle Manzardo is expected to be the primary at first base. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Guardians in March of 2026.
Moving to Triple-A
The Guardians optioned Kayfus to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Analysis
Kayfus has slashed just .182/.280/.364 in nine games this season and has played sparingly lately, so he will head to Columbus where he can get more regular reps. George Valera (calf) was reinstated from the injured list and will take Kayfus' spot on the active roster.
Kayfus has slashed just .182/.280/.364 in nine games this season and has played sparingly lately, so he will head to Columbus where he can get more regular reps. George Valera (calf) was reinstated from the injured list and will take Kayfus' spot on the active roster.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+37%
OPS vs RHP
2026
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .533 | 25 | 1 | 2 | .167 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .728 | 138 | 4 | 19 | .223 |
| 2026vs Left | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2026vs Right | .739 | 22 | 1 | 2 | .211 |
| 2025vs Left | .608 | 22 | 1 | 2 | .190 |
| 2025vs Right | .726 | 116 | 3 | 17 | .225 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+21%
OPS on Road
2026
+333%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .635 | 84 | 3 | 11 | .192 |
| Since 2024Away | .766 | 79 | 2 | 10 | .239 |
| 2026Home | 1.000 | 12 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| 2026Away | .231 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2025Home | .569 | 72 | 2 | 9 | .167 |
| 2025Away | .863 | 66 | 2 | 10 | .281 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+6%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+42%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .851 | 61 | 2 | 11 | .264 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .899 | 243 | 11 | 33 | .292 |
| 2026vs Left | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| 2026vs Right | .705 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2025vs Left | .785 | 59 | 2 | 11 | .255 |
| 2025vs Right | .832 | 230 | 11 | 32 | .290 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stat Review
How does CJ Kayfus compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.25BB Rate
8.0%K Rate
32.0%BABIP
.231ISO
.182AVG
.182OBP
.280SLG
.364OPS
.644wOBA
.290Exit Velocity
92.8 mphHard Hit Rate
35.7%Barrels/PA
12.0%Expected BA
.169Expected SLG
.427Sprint Speed
24.3 ft/secGround Ball %
28.6%Line Drive %
7.1%Fly Ball %
64.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Losing out on regular starts
Kayfus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
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Hitting bench for series finale
Kayfus is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
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Regains playing time
Kayfus started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Kansas City.
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Plays both ends of doubleheader
Kayfus started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a double in a 1-0 loss to the Cubs in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. He came off the bench in the nightcap and went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two RBI and an additional run scored.
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Playing time slipping
Kayfus is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
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