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
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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
Guardians Hot Stove: Who is Alfonsin Rosario?
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Guardians hope to cash in on young lottery ticket In one of their few offseason moves, the Cleveland Guardians traded reliever Eli Morgan to the Cubs in exchange for 20 year-old outfield prospect Alfonsin Rosario. Morgan was a staple to the Guardians bullpen over the previous three seasons, and despite never having velocity capable of … [Read more...] about Guardians Hot Stove: Who is Alfonsin Rosario?
N&N: Typical team buys former MVP
David Banks-Imagn Images morning n&N for Dec 18 There was one trade yesterday that stole the spotlight away from the other trade yesterday. The Cubs sent their Cody (Bellinger) to the Yankees for their Cody (Poteet). Chicago re-signed Bellinger in February, and then he chose not to opt out of that deal this winter. But the Yankees can afford it! The Cubs also traded … [Read more...] about N&N: Typical team buys former MVP