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I’m not even sure how they’d fit two new relievers on the roster. Sure they can DFA Bauman but are they going to give up Kjerstad just to force their hand on that and maybe Suarez? You’re basically giving up three players for those two relievers (which i admittedly know nothing about other than the referenced stats).
https://theathletic.com/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/?source=freedailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=12089486
"The Guardians need to upgrade right field for the short- and long-term and acquiring Kjerstad, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, would accomplish both aims."
In this trade, the Orioles would acquire two solid, controllable relievers to help fortify their bullpen. Gaddis, 26, has posted a 2.87 ERA in 17 appearances for Cleveland this season with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.7 walks per nine. Smith, 24, has logged a 2.30 ERA and 1.43 FIP over 16 appearances this year, his first in the big leagues, with 13.8 strikeouts per nine (24 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings).
Seems reasonable to me, a swap of controllable assets.
Your thoughts?