New Guardian Josh Bell has a tie to the Mahoning Valley.

The major leaguer is married to Arlia Duarte,  a Poland graduate, who was her class's valedictorian.

They were married in July 2021.  Bell said in his introductory zoom meeting with the media  he's happy to be in Cleveland because his wife is from Ohio.

Duarte studied law at Duquesne University after attending Ohio State where she obtained a communications degree.

Bell signed a two year contract with the Guardians for a reported $33 million dollars with a player opt out after the 2023 season.