3 bullpen arms the Guardians could trade to improve their roster

2. Nick Sandlin

Should the Guardians be unable or unwilling to find an agreeable deal for the previously mentioned impending free agent Scott Barlow, perhaps they could look to trade someone who is still under team control through the 2027 season. Nick Sandlin. The 27-year-old reliever has three more arbitration-eligible years remaining and could be of interest to a team looking to acquire a bullpen arm that they could have for multiple seasons rather than just a rental.

With 42 appearances so far this season, Sandlin has been the sixth-most-used reliever by the Guardians. Even though Sandlin's heavy workload seems to indicate that he is a crucial part of Cleveland's bullpen, the fact there are four other non-closers ahead of him in use frequency suggests that those options are the preferred go-to arms in relief. Taking that into consideration, Sandlin would be an ideal trade chip for the Guardians to use as they look to be active at the deadline.

The only thing that could keep the Guardians from considering moving Sandlin would be if one of the other frequently used relievers goes down with an injury. With Cleveland's heavy reliance on their bullpen this year, that would be more than enough for the Guardians to reconsider a potential trade of Sandlin if that option were to be on the table.