Here are the three best fits for Emmanuel Clase, should the Cleveland Guardians entertain trade offers for the star closer.

The Cleveland Guardians have been named a top trade destination for a breakout star ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

The Cleveland Guardians received devastating news regarding the one of the ball club's top prospects, Chase DeLauter.

Steven Kwan emphasized the importance of how well the Guardians played before the All-Star break due to the momentum they felt the club had on its side. And so far in the second half, Cleveland has kept it rolling.

The Guardians twice came back from a deficit to beat the Orioles, 10-5, on a night in which Cleveland collected 14 hits.

Baltimore’s Ryan O’Hearn, with two out in the third, sent a grounder to third baseman Jose Ramirez. Santana tried to scoop Ramirez’s throw, but it hit his glove and fell out. Former Guardian Ramon Laureano, the next batter, added an extra sting to the error by homering off Tanner Bibee for a 5-3 lead.

Steven Kwan is drawing trade interest from two National League contenders, but the Guardians won’t move without a compelling offer.

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson watches his single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) (Phil Long | AP)

The Cleveland Guardians do not sound eager to change their nickname back to the "Indians" after President Donald Trump called for the franchise to go back to its previous moniker in a social media post over the weekend.

The Cleveland Guardians have won eight of their last 10 games, and theirstanding as the trade deadline nears remains unclear. Just a few weeks ago, manywould have considered the Guardians, led by third base superstar Jose Ramirez,