5 blockbuster moves the Guardians must make post MLB Winter Meetings 2024 ft. Sign Roki Sasaki (Imagn)
The Cleveland Guardians made it to the ALCS and had a resurgent year after missing the playoffs in 2023. They took back the AL Central crown, but they face steep competition next year with two playoff teams and another that narrowly missed it. To retain their crown and perhaps make it even further, here are five offseason moves they should consider.
5 moves the Guardians should make
5) Trade Josh Naylor
The Guardians should trade Josh Naylor (Imagn)
The Guardians are shedding payroll this offseason, and Josh Naylor is their fourth-highest-paid player. He is also on an expiring contract now, so he would be a good rental for a contending team that needs a first baseman. The New York Yankees come to mind. It would be a chance for Cleveland to get cheaper and restock its farm system.
