The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly open to the idea of trading closer Emmanuel Clase and reliever Cade Smith ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

The Cleveland Guardians could make a variety of moves at this year's trade deadline. According to Jeff Passan, they've at least checked on the market for three stars.

The Cleveland Guardians face a defining moment as the MLB trade deadline approaches. With speculation swirling around potential moves, one player has emerged as the center of heated discussions throughout baseball circles.

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Mets have been scouting Pittsburgh Pirates right-handers David Bednar and Dennis Santana, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles relievers Gregory Soto and Félix Bautista, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan and Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies.

The Guardians are one of the more on-the-fence teams in baseball at the moment, and yet regardless of what happens between now and the July 31 deadline, the most probable scenario is that Cleveland will dip a toe in both the buying and selling directions.

Hey, Hoynsie: Could the G’s put together a deal for Arizona’s Lourdes Gurriel Jr.? They could send the D-backs Emmanuel Clase, Gabriel Arias and a top prospect. — David England, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hey, David: They could, but I don’t think they would.

Jun 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrates after hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images