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Why Guardians traded for catcher Patrick Bailey from Giants
TL;DR
The Cleveland Guardians traded for catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants to strengthen their roster as they aim for the AL Central title. Bailey, a Gold Glove award winner, adds depth to the team's catching position.
Key points
- Cleveland Guardians are 21-19 and first in AL Central
- Guardians traded for catcher Patrick Bailey from Giants
- Bailey is a Gold Glove award winner
- Trade aims to strengthen the team's roster
- Guardians are looking to make a push for the division title
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The Cleveland Guardians are 21-19, sitting in first place in the AL Central, and looking to make a push for the division title once more.
Things are going well so far, and the Guardians' front office decided to pull off an interesting move with a trade very early in the season.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, they are acquiring San Francisco Giants catcher and Gold Glove award winner Patrick Bailey. With a fairly set catcher room, why are the Guardians adding Bailey?
Why Guardians are trading for Patrick Bailey
"BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the NO. 29 pick in this year's draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson, sources tell ESPN," Passan reports.
The Guardians aren't giving up too much to acquire Bailey, who will instantly step in and be the best fielding catcher the Guardians have on the roster.
Q&A
Why did the Cleveland Guardians trade for Patrick Bailey?
The Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey to enhance their catching depth and support their push for the AL Central title.
What is Patrick Bailey's background in baseball?
Patrick Bailey is a catcher for the San Francisco Giants and a Gold Glove award winner, recognized for his defensive skills.
How are the Cleveland Guardians performing this season?
The Cleveland Guardians currently have a record of 21-19 and are in first place in the AL Central.
