The Guardians seem to be getting closer to selling significant pieces. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that Cleveland is “trying to move” both left fielder Steven Kwan and starting pitcher Shane Bieber. Both players have been mentioned in plenty of trade rumors over the past few days, though Kwan has generally been seen as more of a long shot candidate. If the Guardians are … [Read more...] about Guardians Reportedly Shopping Steven Kwan, Shane Bieber
Dodgers Interested In Pete Fairbanks, Shane Bieber
The Dodgers have been connected to a number of high-profile bats this summer, ranging from Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan to Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan. The focus has primarily been on upgrading the club’s bullpen, however, and while the L.A. has reportedly been connected to everyone from Ryan Helsley to David Bednar, those aren’t the only bullpen arms they could … [Read more...] about Dodgers Interested In Pete Fairbanks, Shane Bieber
Guardians Promote C.J. Kayfus
Today: The Guardians made it official, selecting Kayfus’s contract from Triple-A. In additional roster moves, the Guardians activated right-hander (and recent waiver claim) Carlos Hernández and optioned outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez and left-hander Tim Herrin to Triple-A. August 1: The Guardians are calling up first baseman/corner outfielder C.J. Kayfus, reports Zack Meisel of … [Read more...] about Guardians Promote C.J. Kayfus
Guardians Claim Carlos Hernandez
The Guardians claimed right-hander Carlos Hernandez off waivers from the Tigers, according to MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins. Detroit designed Hernandez for assignment last week. The veteran reliever has now changed teams via waiver claim for the third time in a little over four months. Hernandez had spent his entire career in the Royals organization before the Phillies claimed him … [Read more...] about Guardians Claim Carlos Hernandez
Tigers Acquire Paul Sewald
The Tigers are acquiring right-hander Paul Sewald from the Guardians, according to a report from Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Cleveland will receive a player to be named later or cash from Detroit to complete the deal. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Tigers are taking on the remainder of Sewald’s contract in its … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Paul Sewald