7 Potential Right-Handed Hitting Cleveland Guardians’ Trade Targets
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- Sports Money7 Potential Right-Handed Hitting Cleveland Guardians’ Trade Targets By Bernie Pleskoff,
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- (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Guardians have very few pure right-handed hitters in their organization.
Sports Money7 Potential Right-Handed Hitting Cleveland Guardians’ Trade Targets By Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow Author Jul 02, 2026, 02:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The Cleveland Guardians are grappling with a significant offensive imbalance, heavily skewed towards left-handed hitters, which leaves them vulnerable against opposing left-handed pitching. With the August 3 trade deadline fast approaching, the team is urgently looking to acquire right-handed bats to bolster their lineup. This report highlights seven potential trade targets, each offering a blend of power, speed, or positional flexibility, alongside favorable contract control. Addressing this critical roster deficiency is paramount for Cleveland to enhance their run production and overall competitiveness, though securing these upgrades will likely involve complex trade negotiations.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Curtis Mead #45 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Guardians have very few pure right-handed hitters in their organization.