3 important post-trade deadline questions for the Cleveland Guardians

3. Will they have enough offense to compete with the league's best in October?

This was the one question about this Guardians team coming into the season that is still very much applicable today. Do they have enough offense?

While they have been able to improve upon last year's disappointing showing at the plate, it still sort of feels like they are at least one step behind a few teams when it comes to offensive production. This is still a team that is carried by the likes of Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan, and Josh Naylor. There is nothing wrong with being led by this trio offensively, as the issue has been and could continue to be the production of those around them.

In an effort to help Cleveland's supporting cast, the Guardians acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals. Thomas is by no means a star but should help bring up the below-average offensive production this team has seen from a few outfielders this season. This, in addition to the continued contributions of David Fry, Jhonkensy Noel, and Angel Martinez, as well as the potential return of Kyle Manzardo, should help Cleveland's cause when it comes time for October. The only real concern with this group is whether or not the playoff atmosphere will be too much for some of these players lacking experience, but only time will tell if that turns out to be the case.