Corey Kluber

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the Texas Rangers are in the final stages of completing a trade for Corey Kluber.

Fantasy Impact

There's no word yet on what the return to Cleveland is looking like but this is a fascinating deal. The two-time Cy Young winner missed most of the 2019 season due to injury but is currently healthy and undergoing a normal off-season. The Angels had also been involved in rumors surrounding Kluber as of late. We should hear more details about this trade shortly.

With the signing of free agents Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, the trade market for Indians RHP Corey Kluber is heating up.

Fantasy Impact

The Angels, Padres, and Rangers are some of the many teams that have been tied to Kluber to this point. The veteran right-hander figures to be popular as a potential top-of-the-rotation arm. After averaging over 30 starts per season from 2014-2018, Kluber was limited to seven starts in 2019 due to injuries. He wasn't especially effective when he did pitch, but given his track record he'll continue to be a popular fantasy asset entering 2020 drafts.

Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports the Angels have expressed interest in Corey Kluber.

Fantasy Impact

Ardaya adds that Anthony Rendon is the team's priority right now but they are wanting to keep their options open. Cleveland is no stranger to trading away expensive stars and Kluber would instantly improve the Angels' so-so starting rotation.

An MRI revealed Corey Kluber is dealing with an internal oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Kuber has been shut down from throwing and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He suffered the injury during a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Corey Kluber (forearm) was removed after the first inning of Sunday’s rehab start for Double-A Akron due to abdominal tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Kluber’s removal was strictly precautionary, but he will head for further evaluation to determine the extent of the injury. It remains to be seen if this setback will have a major impact on his timetable.