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MLB Rumors: Big Update Emerges on Yankees and Mets Potential Trade for Pair of Impact Pitchers
Both the New York Yankees and New York Mets are on the hunt to improve their bullpens before the July 31st MLB trade deadline. A new report has offered a major update on a pair of big-time relief pitchers that are officially up for grabs. 'Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clasé,' New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday. '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.' There have been a lot of MLB rumors suggesting star closer Clase could be available before this month's trade deadline. However, heading into the MLB games today, the Guardians are just 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot. While they have struggled this year, they will get back two-time All-Star Shane Bieber next month. That is why Heyman isn't willing to call them sellers this month just yet. What adding Smith and/or Clase means for the Yankees and Mets Cade Smith is only in his second season in the big leagues, but the 26-year-old has emerged as one of the better relievers in the American League. He has a mid-90s fastball and a plus slider. He would be a very nice addition for either the Yankees or Mets, and he is under team control until 2029. Meaning he has the potential to be a future closer option for either club. However, Clase is the true prize of the Guardian's pen. He is a three-time All-Star who posted an absurd 0.61 ERA in 2024. While he isn't posting the same numbers this year, he still has a sub-3.00 ERA, 21 saves, and a 44-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He is under team control for three more seasons. Clase joining the Yankees would give them an impressive late-inning trio with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. The Mets have an All-Star closer in Edwin Diaz. But he and Clase would be the best one-two punch from the pen in the entire league. Related Headlines New York Mets 'Interested' In Trade for Unheralded, Cheap Reliever MLB Trade Rumors: 2 Teams Actively Pursuing Eugenio Suarez Trade WATCH: Rory McIlroy Involved in Bizarre and Hilarious Moment During Round 3 of The Open Reporter predicts how many games Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice will be suspended
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Steven Kwan out of Guardians' lineup against the Athletics with right wrist soreness
CLEVELAND — Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics due to nagging right wrist soreness. Manager Stephen Vogt said Kwan's status is day-to-day and that he has been dealing with wrist issues for over a month. Kwan left a May 28 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to wrist inflammation. After playing in Tuesday night's All Star Game, Kwan met with doctors on Wednesday and received an injection. Kwan's infield hit in the ninth inning drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the tying run in the All-Star Game. The contest was tied at 6 after nine innings and was decided by a swing-off for the first time, which was won by the National League. 'We encouraged him to go play in the All-Star Game. He earned the right. We knew this was coming,' Vogt said. It is only the sixth missed game for Kwan, who is batting .285 with six home runs and 32 RBIs. Pitcher Shane Bieber will make his next rehab start on Tuesday for either Triple-A Columbus or Single-A Lake County. Bieber — working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024 — tossed two scoreless innings and struck out five on Tuesday in an Arizona Complex League outing. It was the first game action for the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner since he experienced soreness during a bullpen session on June 3. Infielder Gabriel Arias began a rehab assignment for Triple-A Columbus on Friday night. Arias sprained his left ankle against St. Louis on June 29. Right-hander Nic Enright was recalled from Columbus after Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain. Prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was activated off the injured list by Double-A Akron after missing two months due to an oblique strain. The second baseman has a .252 batting average with four home runs, 17 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 33 games for the RubberDucks. ___ AP baseball:
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2 days ago
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Steven Kwan out of Guardians' lineup against the Athletics with right wrist soreness
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics due to nagging right wrist soreness. Manager Stephen Vogt said Kwan's status is day-to-day and that he has been dealing with wrist issues for over a month. Kwan left a May 28 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to wrist inflammation. After playing in Tuesday night's All Star Game, Kwan met with doctors on Wednesday and received an injection. Kwan's infield hit in the ninth inning drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the tying run in the All-Star Game. The contest was tied at 6 after nine innings and was decided by a swing-off for the first time, which was won by the National League. 'We encouraged him to go play in the All-Star Game. He earned the right. We knew this was coming,' Vogt said. It is only the sixth missed game for Kwan, who is batting .285 with six home runs and 32 RBIs. Pitcher Shane Bieber will make his next rehab start on Tuesday for either Triple-A Columbus or Single-A Lake County. Bieber — working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024 — tossed two scoreless innings and struck out five on Tuesday in an Arizona Complex League outing. It was the first game action for the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner since he experienced soreness during a bullpen session on June 3. Infielder Gabriel Arias began a rehab assignment for Triple-A Columbus on Friday night. Arias sprained his left ankle against St. Louis on June 29. Right-hander Nic Enright was recalled from Columbus after Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain. Prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was activated off the injured list by Double-A Akron after missing two months due to an oblique strain. The second baseman has a .252 batting average with four home runs, 17 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 33 games for the RubberDucks. ___ AP baseball:
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2 days ago
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Steven Kwan out of Guardians' lineup against the Athletics with right wrist soreness
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics due to nagging right wrist soreness. Manager Stephen Vogt said Kwan's status is day-to-day and that he has been dealing with wrist issues for over a month. Kwan left a May 28 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to wrist inflammation. After playing in Tuesday night's All Star Game, Kwan met with doctors on Wednesday and received an injection. Kwan's infield hit in the ninth inning drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the tying run in the All-Star Game. The contest was tied at 6 after nine innings and was decided by a swing-off for the first time, which was won by the National League. 'We encouraged him to go play in the All-Star Game. He earned the right. We knew this was coming,' Vogt said. It is only the sixth missed game for Kwan, who is batting .285 with six home runs and 32 RBIs. Pitcher Shane Bieber will make his next rehab start on Tuesday for either Triple-A Columbus or Single-A Lake County. Bieber — working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024 — tossed two scoreless innings and struck out five on Tuesday in an Arizona Complex League outing. It was the first game action for the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner since he experienced soreness during a bullpen session on June 3. Infielder Gabriel Arias began a rehab assignment for Triple-A Columbus on Friday night. Arias sprained his left ankle against St. Louis on June 29. Right-hander Nic Enright was recalled from Columbus after Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain. Prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was activated off the injured list by Double-A Akron after missing two months due to an oblique strain. The second baseman has a .252 batting average with four home runs, 17 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 33 games for the RubberDucks. ___ AP baseball:
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6 days ago
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Could Shane Bieber be a deadline option for Mets or Yankees? New report opens door to trade for Cy Young winner
Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees would love to acquire a high-upside starting pitcher for the second half. But without giving up elite prospects. Well, Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber could be an option. The Mets and Yankees are both in the thick of the Wild Card chase. And each has a strong chance of winning their respective divisions. However, they have various weaknesses they will look to address before this month's MLB trade deadline. One could be bolstering the starting rotation for the stretch run. Advertisement There are quite a few impact pitchers who may be up for grabs over the next couple of weeks. Including Sandy Alcantara, Tyler Anderson, Mitch Keller, Zac Gallen, and Freddy Peralta. Both clubs have been linked to some of those players. But the asking price could be hefty with so many teams still in contention ahead of the July 31st deadline. Related: What would a Paul Skenes trade cost the Mets? A top MLB trade analyst details the massive price However, there might be an interesting lower-cost option available that could make a huge impact in October. 'Maybe Shane Bieber won't throw a pitch for the Guardians this season at all. He is one of the most intriguing players who could be moved at the deadline this season,' Akron Beacon Journal Guardians beat writer Ryan Lewis suggested this week. 'He's still working his way back from Tommy John surgery. And a recent setback that pushed his return date back a bit. Advertisement Shane Bieber contract: One year, $10 million ($16 million player option in 2026) Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images 'He might not be ready for a major league mound until early August. Which means opposing teams would have to pay close attention to any rehab assignments he can log in the second half of July. It'll be a bit of a gamble for any team acquiring him, which brings into question what the return value for Bieber would be.' Bieber re-signed with Cleveland in the offseason, but was linked to various teams. Including the Mets and Yankees. Because he hasn't pitched yet and is coming back from a major injury, the cost for him should be lower than other star pitchers available. Especially since he can hit free agency again if he doesn't exercise his player option after the season. Advertisement While there is certainly a lot of risk in a trade, the two-time All-Star and 2020 AL Cy Young winner could be a huge addition in the second half. Both teams are good enough that they should be able to secure a playoff spot while letting him work off the rust. But by October, he could end up playing a huge role in a World Series run for either team. Related: New York Mets investment into improving farm system may have landed them gem teenage prospect from Italy Related Headlines
