Cleveland Indians: 3 players on MLBTR top 40 trade list to target

Cleveland Indians Trade Target #3

Just in the last few days the landscape at first base in Cleveland has changed. With a handful of roster moves, the Tribe added Bobby Bradley to the major league roster while designating Jake Bauers for assignment. While the hope is that Cleveland’s No. 18 prospect can be the answer at first, Bradley wasn’t exactly lighting it up in Columbus.

The move to call-up Bradley could be to see if he can be what the team is looking for at first before the deadline. If the answer is yes, then great. If it’s no, then the Cleveland Indians could be looking to add someone at the position. Someone like C.J. Cron.

Cron isn’t the best defensive option at first, but the need for offensive production might outweigh defense a bit. Plus, a contract of just $1 million this year makes Cron not only an intriguing financial option, but a lower price on the market since he will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Cron is currently on his fifth team in five years, but he’s starting to find his swing again. He’s slashing .268/.377/.442 through 44 games. While he only has five home runs, he has been able to tally 18 RBI while drawing 20 walks. He might not be the best player out there to add, but his price makes him a likely target for this club.