Cleveland Guardians make several trades to strengthen roster this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians enhanced their roster with four trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They acquired 1B/DH Nathaniel Lowe, LHP Foster Griffin, RF Jo Adell, and CF Blake Perkins, among others, to bolster their lineup and pitching depth. Each acquisition brings varying potential impacts as the team aims for a playoff run and possible World Series contention. Experts graded the trades, noting the mixed outcomes based on player performances and contract statuses.
- •Guardians received 1B/DH Nathaniel Lowe from Cincinnati, graded B.
- •LHP Foster Griffin was acquired from Washington, also graded B.
- •RF Jo Adell's addition from Los Angeles was the standout trade, graded B+.
- •Cleveland traded CF Blake Perkins and RHP Craig Yoho for C Bo Naylor and RHP Codi Heuer.
- •The deadline moves are aimed at improving playoff prospects.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Grading every Cleveland Guardians trade this summer
"How did the Cleveland Guardians do around the trade deadline? Well, let's take a look.
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