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The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catcher Jacob Cozart, adding right‑handed power to their lineup with Adell likely stepping into right field; Angel Martinez could be involved in the broader deal, and Adell is under team control for one more season.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catching prospect Jacob Cozart, and designated Juan Brito for assignment to clear a roster spot. Adell brings left-handed power (152 wRC+ vs LHP over the past two years) but has limited production against right-handed pitching and is not a standout defender in left field; he is under team control through 2027. The move addresses the Guardians’ need vs. left-handed pitching and could pave the way for additional trades or roster tweaks.
The Cleveland Guardians selected Travis Bazzana as the number one pick in the MLB draft, along with Braylon Doughty and Jacob Cozart in subsequent picks. Despite being shut out by the Rays in a game earlier, the Guardians look forward to the rest of the draft and the home run derby featuring Jose Ramirez.