Cleveland Guardians

The Blue Jays acquired Myles Straw, cash and international bonus pool money from the Guardians for a player to be named later or cash. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It appears the Blue Jays are bringing in more international bonus pool money to make on more late push for Roki Sasaki. Straw will compete for a depth role in the outfield in spring training with the Blue Jays.

The Guardians signed Luis Frias to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Frias made appearances with the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays last season. He'll look to improve his struggles with Cleveland.

The Diamondbacks have acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians in exchange for Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Naylor had been in the middle of trade rumors in recent weeks. Arizona lost Christian Walker in free agency, so Naylor should replace him at first base. He should fit in right in the middle of the order for the Diamondbacks.

The Guardians traded Spencer Horwitz to the Pirates. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Horwitz was traded to Cleveland from the Blue Jays earlier in the day and he'll now be headed to Pittsburgh. He should take over at first base for the Pirates.

The Cleveland Guardians have traded Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gimenez should take over at second base for Toronto. He has struggled at the plate as of late, but still possesses elite speed for stolen bases. He remains a steady second base option for fantasy managers.

The Pirates have acquired Peter Strzelecki from the Guardians. (Source: Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Strzelecki was designated for assignment by Cleveland earlier in the week. The 30-year-old reliever posted a 2.31 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP in 10 games last season.

The Guardians and Ben Lively have agreed to a one-year, $2.25M deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lively pitched well in 2024, posting a 3.82 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP in 29 starts. The 32-year-old will likely begin the season in the rotation for Cleveland.

The Guardians and Sam Hentges have agreed to a one-year, $1.337M deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hentges will not pitch in 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery in September. He will continue to rehab and focus on returning in 2026.

The Guardians and Triston McKenzie have agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million contract. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The deal with have McKenzie and the Guardians avoid arbitration. The 27-year-old struggled before being sent to Triple-A during the season, posting a 5.11 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP in 16 starts.

The Cubs have acquired Eli Morgan from the Guardians. (Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Morgan will likely fill a middle-relief role in the Cubs' bullpen after posting a 1.93 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP in 32 games last season. Patrick Wisdom was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Guardians have desginated Connor Gillispie for assignment. (Source: Guardians Insider on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gillispie saw limited action with the Guardians in 2024, appearing in just three games. He will hit the waiver wire and could draw interest from teams in need of bullpen help.

The Guardians have designated George Valera for assignment. (Source: Guardians Insider on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Valera is recovering from right knee surgery that is expected to cost him a portion of the 2025 season. He could pass through waivers and remain in the organization.

David Fry underwent a hybrid internal brace and tendon graft reconstruction surgery to repair a tendon in his elbow. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on X)

Fantasy Impact: The timeline for a return is 6-8 months to return as a DH, and 12 months to return as a full-time position player. This is a tough break for the 2024 All-Star, who will be out for most of the 2025 season.

Gavin Williams will start Game 4 of the ALCS on Friday against the Yankees. (Source: Mandy Bell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It will be the postseason debut for Williams after he did not pitch in the ALDS. He is looking to help the Guardians even the series at 2-2.

The Guardians removed Alex Cobb from their ALCS roster.

Fantasy Impact: Cobb suffered a back injury during his start in Game 1 against the Yankees. Ben Lively was added as the corresponding move.

The Guardians removed Tyler Freeman from their ALDS roster due to a strained left oblique. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cleveland added Angel Martínez to the ALDS roster as the corresponding move.

Tanner Bibee will start in Game 1 of the ALDS for the Guardians against the Tigers. (Source: Mandy Bell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This comes as no surprise as Bibee was the top starter for Cleveland all season. He posted a 3.47 ERA this year with 187 strikeouts.

Steven Kwan returns to the lineup for the Cleveland Guardians against the Houston Astros Sunday. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kwan is back after receiving Saturday’s contest off for regular rest, patrolling left field and batting leadoff against the Astros for manager Steven Vogt Sunday.

Will Brennan went 3-for-4 in the Guardians' 4-3 loss to the Astros, tallying two doubles and scoring twice.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores a solid season for Brennan, who has maintained a .264 batting average through 114 games. His ability to hit for extra bases was on display, though his overall power numbers remain modest with just eight homers on the year. Brennan's low strikeout rate and reasonable BABIP (.287) suggest a level of consistency that could be valuable in deeper fantasy leagues, especially in formats that reward doubles and runs scored. However, his limited RBI production and stolen bases might cap his upside in shallower or standard formats.

Jose Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in the Guardians' 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez's performance was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing game for Cleveland, as his power display contributed significantly to the team's offensive output. With this game, Ramirez continues to solidify his status as a top-tier fantasy option. His consistent power numbers, coupled with a solid batting average and impressive speed on the bases, make him a valuable asset in all fantasy formats. As the season winds down, Ramirez's ability to contribute across multiple categories should keep him high on fantasy players' radars.