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Guardians urged to promote 1.243 OPS catcher despite just trading for Patrick Bailey
TL;DR
The Cleveland Guardians, currently leading the AL Central, are encouraged to promote catcher Cooper Ingle, who has a 1.243 OPS, despite recently trading for Patrick Bailey. The team seeks to boost its offense for a potential division win.
Key points
- Cleveland Guardians are 21-21 and leading the AL Central
- Trade made for Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants
- Cooper Ingle has a 1.243 OPS and is being urged for promotion
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The Cleveland Guardians are 21-21, but they're sitting atop the AL Central with the rest of the division struggling this season.
There's a real chance they can win the division, but they need more offense. That was why the trade they made for Patrick Bailey, a defensive-first catcher from the San Francisco Giants, was such an interesting move.
Christopher Kline of Fansided.com is urging the Guardians, despite their trade for Bailey to join the catcher room over Bo Naylor, to promote a top prospect in 1.243 OPS catcher Cooper Ingle.
"The Guardians clearly value his defense and his game manager IQ behind the plate, but Cleveland always needs more boppers," Kline writes. "... Cooper Ingle could be the next man up."
Promoting Ingle, who is tearing it up in the minor leagues this season, would be a sensible decision. But, in the wake of trading for Bailey, this promotion would take on a whole new meaning.
Q&A
Why are the Guardians considering promoting Cooper Ingle?
The Guardians are considering promoting Cooper Ingle due to his impressive 1.243 OPS, which could enhance their offensive performance.
Who is Patrick Bailey and why did the Guardians trade for him?
Patrick Bailey is a defensive-first catcher acquired from the San Francisco Giants to strengthen the Guardians' catcher position.
What is the current standing of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central?
The Cleveland Guardians are currently 21-21 and sitting atop the AL Central, despite the division's overall struggles this season.