Guardians show interest in Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly among four teams interested in acquiring Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles. This comes as teams prepare for the trade deadline on Monday at 6 PM ET. Ward has a current wRC+ of 118 and a slashline of.248/.383/.350, and there is speculation surrounding his potential for improvement. Ward's addition could bolster the Guardians’ offense as they pursue upgrades before the deadline.
- •Guardians are one of four teams interested in Taylor Ward.
- •Ward played for the Orioles, recently scoring in a game against the Tigers.
- •Trade deadline is set for Monday at 6 PM ET.
- •Ward has a wRC+ of 118 and a career slugging percentage of.426.
- •Cleveland is actively exploring options to enhance its offense.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rumor: Guardians in on Taylor Ward
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