MLB Insider Reveals Which Guardians Aren't Available for Trade

There have been numerous rumors surrounding the Cleveland Guardians over the past few weeks, as the team has fallen further out of a playoff spot and the trade deadline quickly approaches.

ESPN's Buster Olney provided some clarity, shared some of the information he had heard across the league during the All-Star break, and listed the four players Cleveland isn't willing to trade before July 31.

"The Cleveland Guardians are ready to listen to offers for all but four players - third baseman Jose Ramirez, outfielder Steven Kwan and relievers Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith. Everyone else is available, with the Guardians hoping to get maximum value and find more offense," wrote Olney.

Jun 1, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrate a win over the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images

This list largely makes sense, especially considering the organization's trade history.

Ramirez will be in Cleveland for his entire career, Kwan still remains a key piece to the Guardians' lineup, and Cade could end up being Cleveland's closer of the future.

The one shocking piece from Olney is that the Guardians aren't ready to move on from Clase.

Given his team-friendly contract and the number of contenders that need more bullpen help, and Cleveland's history with trading its star pitchers, it wouldn't be shocking for Clase to be on the move in the next few weeks.

Even if the Guardians are willing to trade this core, there are still multiple players contenders could try to pry away from Cleveland, such as Carlos Santana, Lane Thomas, and Jakob Junis, who are certainly players to watch over the next few weeks.

That said, the Guardians still remain one of MLB's most interesting teams leading up to the trade deadline.

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