MLB Insider Names Two Cleveland Guardians Stars as Trade Candidates

It's the time of year when there are endless rumors and reports about what players could be moved before the MLB trade deadline.

The Cleveland Guardians have a few pieces that could be interesting trade targets for World Series contenders, and ESPN's Jeff Passan named two of Cleveland's stars who would be great fits for opposing clubs.

Emmanuel Clase - Philadelphia Phillies

Every contender needs more pitching, and in the case of the Philadelphia Phillies, they need a reliable arm who can close out games, making Emmanuel Clase a clear fit.

Passan noted that Philadelphia's "bullpen is not suited to win a playoff series, much less the World Series." Clase would immediately change that.

The MLB insider noted that the Phillies would likely have to part with one of their top prospects, such as RHP Andrew Painter, SS Aidan Miller, or OF Justin Crawford.

If Cleveland can land one of those young players in a trade package for Clase, that's something they must seriously consider doing.