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Report: Guardians 'Listening' In Trade Talks for Star Duo
Apr 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images David Dermer-Imagn Images

Report: Guardians 'Listening' In Trade Talks for Star Duo

Originally posted on Cleveland Guardians on SI
By Tommy Wild  |  Last updated Jul 19, 2025 11:45 AM ET

If there's one area the Cleveland Guardians can subtract from, and still feel confident about their depth, it's in the bullpen.

The Guardians have multiple elite relievers in their bullpen, and still have arms at Triple-A who could make their MLB debut at some point this season.

It would make sense for Cleveland to trade away a reliever before the deadline, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently reported that the front office is "listening" in trade discussions for two of their top back-end relievers.

"Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Smith and Clasé. Prices are understandably high. They are seen as not too likely to trade either top pen guy, and with MLB's easiest closing schedule, they aren't even a certain selle," wrote Heyman on X.

This report does make sense, considering Cleveland's history. The Guardians are the type of organization that listens in on trade talks for just about every player not named Jose Ramirez.

That said, "listening" does not mean the front office is shopping Clasé or Smith, or that they are guaranteed to trade one or both of their star reliever before the trade deadline.

However, Heyman does note that the organization is listening on relievers in general, and it wouldn't be shocking for Cleveland to trade away at least one of their arms in the bullpen.

As the trade deadline rapidly approaches, it'll be interesting to see whether or not the Guardians actually do end up trading one of their top relievers or wait until a later date.

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This article first appeared on Cleveland Guardians on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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