3 Bold Cleveland Guardians Trade Deadline Predictions

It’s officially MLB trade deadline week!

While some deals have already started to go down across the league, the activity will certainly pick up in the next few days before July 31’s 6:00 PM EST deadline.

With that deadline just days away, here are three bold predictions about the move the Cleveland Guardians will, or won’t, make before then.

1. Carlos Santana Gets Traded

Carlos Santana doesn’t have a ton of trade value right now. His bat has been struggling over the last month as the 39-year-old continues to show signs that Father Time is catching up.

However, Cleveland could still be motivated to find a deal to move him, which would open up more playing time at first base for Kyle Manzardo, and hopefully C.J. Kayfus if he gets promoted sometime this season.

The Guardians likely wouldn’t get too much in return for Santana, who signed a one-year $12 million contract before the season started.

However, a contender looking for veteran depth to add to their bench could find some value in adding Santana for a playoff run. 

2. Cade Smith, Emmanuel Clase, and Steven Kwan All Stay Put

Over the last few weeks, the three names that have been at the center of Guardians trade rumors are Cade Smith, Emmanuel Clase, and Steven Kwan. 

A trade involving Cade and Kwan always seemed unlikely, given their talent and team control, but a Clase trade was much more realistic.