The Guardians have made rehabbing right-hander Shane Bieber available, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner has yet to pitch in the majors this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April but is currently on a minor league rehab assignment. Bieber, 30, signed a two-year, $26MM contract to remain with Cleveland after that ill-timed injury. He can … [Read more...] about Guardians Open To Offers On Shane Bieber
Dodgers Pursuing High-End Bullpen Upgrades
The Dodgers are known to be in the market for bullpen help after injuries to Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen have thinned their relief corps. They’re focused on several of the market’s most high-profile names, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, who reports that L.A. has inquired on Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, Pirates closer David Bednar, Cardinals closer Ryan … [Read more...] about Dodgers Pursuing High-End Bullpen Upgrades
Guardians Listening To Offers On Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith
The Guardians are listening to offers on their relievers, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. That includes a willingness to discuss their star back-end duo of Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith, Heyman adds, though he unsurprisingly notes that the asking price is high enough that a trade of either pitcher remains a long shot. Teams are generally willing to field offers on … [Read more...] about Guardians Listening To Offers On Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith
Trade Deadline Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
A ten-game losing streak in late June and early July seemed to close the door on Guardians' chances, but the club then won six of its last seven games to regain some momentum heading into the All-Star break. Cleveland doesn't play a single opponent with a winning record between now and July 31, so it certainly seems possible that the Guards can bank some more wins and put … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
Guardians Place Paul Sewald On Injured List
The Guardians placed right-hander Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to July 12, and a corresponding transaction has not yet been announced by the club. It’s not clear how long Sewald is expected to be out. It’s the second time this season that the 35-year-old Sewald has been placed on … [Read more...] about Guardians Place Paul Sewald On Injured List