BREAKING: Guardians confirms trade for All-Star pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians are making a significant push for the postseason. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Tuesday that the Guardians are acquiring right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Cleveland will send left-handed pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later to San Francisco in exchange for Cobb.
Cobb, 36, has not pitched this season due to offseason hip surgery but is nearing a return after completing several rehab starts. He was an All-Star in 2023, posting a 7-7 record with a 3.87 ERA and 131 strikeouts over 28 starts.
The Guardians, currently holding the best record in the AL at 64-42, are clearly all-in on a World Series bid, which would be their first since the 2016 MLB season. This trade follows their acquisition of a notable outfield talent earlier this week, further strengthening their roster for a deep playoff run.