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MLB insider reports Guardians listening to trade offers on relievers

MLB insider reports Guardians listening to trade offers on relievers

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The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Cleveland Guardians are expected to be one of the most prominent teams as the deadline approaches. If they sell, there will be plenty of great options on the market.
Their best assets, who are also the most realistic to be moved, reside in the bullpen. And according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Guardians are listening to offers on the team's relievers.
"Guardians are listening to relievers, including stars Smith and Clase." Heyman writes, "Prices are understandably high. They are seen as not too likely to trade either top pen guy, and with MLB's easiest closing schedule, they aren't even a certain seller."
This report from Heyman paints the picture for the Guardians that, while they have assets teams would want, they aren't too keen to sell. Combined with their easy schedule, the Guardians might be in postseason contention by the time the deadline rolls around.
Emmanuel Clase is one of the most sought-after trade targets this season. He's been great once again, with a 2.86 ERA and 44 strikeouts to go with 21 saves through 44 innings pitched this season.
MORE: Guardians trade negotiations 'frustrating' MLB teams ahead of deadline
Cade Smith is also a hot commodity, as his 3.07 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 41 innings would be very appealing to a team, especially since he's so cheap and under team control for a while (through 2029).
Either would draw a huge return for the Guardians, and while Heyman reports the team is listening to offers, the expectation is neither will be moved at the deadline.
Of the two, Clase is more likely to be traded. He'd draw more in return for Cleveland and has the All-Star, Cy Young candidate pedigree, as well as being signed through 2026 with options for $10 million in 2027 and 2028.
However, regardless of who is more likely to be traded, the Guardians' willingness to listen to offers for both is noteworthy. If a team offers a deal too big to turn down, the Guardians could be parting ways with their long-time closer after five years in the Majors.
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