Guardians reshape roster with trades. Who's in, who's out, new lineups
Four trades before the deadline leads to the Guardians remaking their roster with new lineup options for the playoff chase. Here's what it looks like.
In a flurry of activity leading up to the MLB trade deadline on Monday, August 3, the Cleveland Guardians made significant moves to reshape their roster. The team addressed various positions, adding to the lineup, starting rotation, and bullpen. Here's a closer look at how the Guardians reshaped their lineup after the trades.
The Guardians bolstered their lineup with the addition of three new players. Outfielder Jo Adell was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels, while first baseman Nathaniel Lowe came from the Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, the team signed All-Star left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals. These moves came after a previous trade for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers, which also included the trade of former Guardians starting catcher Bo Naylor.
To accommodate the new additions, the Guardians opted to send some players to Triple-A Columbus. David Fry and Kyle Manzardo have been reassigned to the Triple-A affiliate. The team's potential new lineup now features Steven Kwan at left field, Jose Ramirez at third base, Chase DeLauter at designated hitter, Nathaniel Lowe at first base, Jo Adell at right field, Travis Bazzana at second base, Brayan Rocchio at shortstop, Angel Martinez at center field, and Patrick Bailey at catcher.
The starting rotation also experienced changes with the addition of Foster Griffin to the mix. The Guardians have Parker Messick, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, and Joey Cantillo in the rotation, with Slade Cecconi potentially being optioned to Triple-A Columbus as a sixth or seventh starter. Cecconi may also be moved to the bullpen if needed, or he could continue to be developed further.
The team's bullpen saw an influx of talent with the addition of Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Colin Holderman, Tim Herrin, Erik Sabrowksi, Franco Aleman, and Craig Yoho (who was also moved from the rotation to the bullpen). Matt Festa rounds out the bullpen, providing depth and stability.
The Cleveland Guardians have certainly made a statement in the race for the American League Central Division title and the wild card playoff spot with their aggressive trades leading up to the deadline. As the season continues, we'll see how these new additions impact the team's performance on the field.
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