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Guardians-Pirates blockbuster trade proposal sends star outfielder to Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians are on a downward spiral after a decent start to the season, going 9-16 in June. At 40-42, the Guardians are 11.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers for first place in the American League Central but sit just three games back from the third AL Wild Card spot. Although the Guardians are playing some of the worst baseball in the league right now, the playoff race is tight with a lot of baseball remaining. The Guardians could use an upgrade in the outfield as everyone but Steven Kwan has struggled. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report devised a trade proposal that sees the Guardians land a superstar outfielder at the trade deadline. Cleveland receives centerfielder/shortstop Oneil Cruz from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for C.J. Kayfus (Cleveland No. 3), Cooper Ingle (Cleveland No. 6), Juan Brito (Cleveland No. 10), Joey Cantillo and Johnathan Rodríguez. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp 'Would the Pittsburgh Pirates really consider trading Oneil Cruz? His recent removal from a game for a lack of "energy and effort" after he failed to hustle on a double-play ball has been enough to fan the flames of speculation,' wrote Reuter. 'It's unlikely the Pirates will openly shop him, but there is also a reasonable chance they won't hang up the phone if a team comes calling. The right offer could convince them to do something big.' Cruz, 26, has 15 home runs and 35 RBI while slashing .212/.326/.420 in 75 games this season. Kayfus is the headliner of the deal for Pittsburgh. The first baseman/outfielder has torn up minor league pitching, hitting 11 home runs with 45 RBI while slashing .319/.414/.574 in 68 games across Double-A and Triple-A. 'Catcher Cooper Ingle would instantly become the catcher of the future in Pittsburgh, infielder Juan Brito has an .810 OPS with 47 doubles, 23 home runs and 96 RBI in 169 games at Triple-A, and both Joey Cantillo and Johnathan Rodríguez have spent time on the MLB roster in Cleveland this year,' said Reuter. This move would shake up both rosters and give the Guardians a higher chance to make the postseason. More MLB: