Angels send Jo Adell to Guardians for catcher Jacob Cozart
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have traded outfielder Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians for catching prospect Jacob Cozart. Adell, a former top prospect, is hitting.239 this season with 16 home runs, a decline from his impressive 2025 performance. The 27-year-old struggled with consistency and defense during his tenure in Anaheim. Cozart, 23, is currently playing in Double-A and hitting.239 with 10 home runs. He was drafted by the Guardians in 2024 and is ranked as their 18th-best prospect.
- •Angels traded Jo Adell for Jacob Cozart on August 3, 2026.
- •Adell was a top 10 pick in the 2017 draft.
- •He recorded 16 home runs in an underwhelming 2026 season.
- •Cozart is hitting.239 in Double-A with 10 home runs.
- •Cozart was the Guardians' second-round pick in 2024.
- 6:21 PMESPN MLB — Angels trade OF Adell to Guardians for C Cozart
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Angels trade Jo Adell to Guardians
"In their latest trade move, the Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians, Montday, for catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
"Angels part ways with former top prospect.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 3, 2026, 6:21 PMAngels trade OF Adell to Guardians for C Cozart
In their latest trade move, the Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians, Montday, for catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:36 PMAngels trade Jo Adell to Guardians
Angels part ways with former top prospect.
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