The Cleveland Guardians added power and a Gold Glove-winning first baseman when they signed Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million contract today, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Santana spent the 2024 season with the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $5.25 million contract. Playing in 150 games for the Twins, Santana had 23 home runs, 71 RBI, and a slash line of … [Read more...] about Guardians Add Gold Glove First Baseman to Lineup
Diamondbacks Trade for Christian Walker’s Replacement
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Arizona Diamondbacks will trade for first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland will receive right-hander Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick in return. Full trade, per ESPN sources: Arizona acquires: 1B Josh Naylor Cleveland acquires: RHP Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Trade for Christian Walker’s Replacement
Mariners Could Pursue Power-Hitting First Baseman in Proposed Trade
Trade rumors are intensifying around Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor. Jon Morosi from MLB Network reported that Naylor “has been mentioned in trade talks” between the Guardians and the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are one of the few teams actively seeking an upgrade at first base. At 27 years old, Naylor is entering the final year of team control and could … [Read more...] about Mariners Could Pursue Power-Hitting First Baseman in Proposed Trade
Under-the-Radar Team Could Land Front-Line Starter
After re-signing right-hander Shane Bieber, the Cleveland Guardians rotation has nothing but question marks. Taneer Bibee is one arm that’s reliable and aside from Joey Cantillo and eventually Doug Nikhazy, the depth isn’t too appealing, either. The need for pitching in general could compel the Guardians to consider trades or free-agent signings. MLB.com’s Mandy Bell reported … [Read more...] about Under-the-Radar Team Could Land Front-Line Starter
Guardians Should Optimize Newly Acquired Starting Pitcher
Among a number of trades this MLB offseason, one that flew a bit under the radar was the Cleveland Guardians acquiring starter Luis Ortiz from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ortiz took a step forward in 2024 posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.113 WHIP across 135 2/3 innings. During his time as a starter from 2022 to 2023, he was the worst pitcher in all of baseball in K-BB%, one of the most … [Read more...] about Guardians Should Optimize Newly Acquired Starting Pitcher