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Guardians make aggressive moves ahead of MLB trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Summary

The Guardians executed three trades before the MLB trade deadline, boosting their roster. They acquired Angels outfielder Jo Adell, Nationals All-Star left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin, and Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Earlier, they traded catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer to the Brewers for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins. President Chris Antonetti discussed the trades with reporters following the deadline, asserting that the team improved significantly. Additional roster moves are anticipated early next week.

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•Guardians trade for Jo Adell, Foster Griffin, and Nathaniel Lowe.
•Previous trades included catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer.
•Chris Antonetti discussed the trades post-deadline.
•David Fry and Kyle Manzardo optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
•Further roster moves expected on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians get aggressive, confident they got better at trade deadline

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Guardians make three trades, adding power and an All-Star starter on deadline day. President Chris Antonetti breaks down the team's decisions.
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