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Guardians Trade with Angels for OF Jo Adell
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catching prospect Jacob Cozart, bolstering their lineup with right-handed power ahead of the trade deadline.
- Seeking to retool its roster, Los Angeles made Adell a primary trade candidate as the organization actively sold off talent before the deadline. The Angels also dealt starting pitcher Jose Soriano and reliever Brent Suter.
- Before the trade, Adell recorded 16 home runs and 62 RBIs in 111 games this season, while Cozart, a 2024 second-round pick, was hitting.239 with 10 homers for the Double-A Akron Rubber Ducks.
- To create a 40-man roster spot for Adell, Cleveland designated infielder Juan Brito for assignment. Brito, 24, appeared in 15 games this season with a.176 batting average.
- The Guardians enter Monday night with a 57-56 record, holding the final Wild Card spot in the American League while clinging to a one-game lead over the Minnesota Twins as the postseason race intensifies.
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Jo Adell lands with Guardians as Cleveland makes bold deadline move
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels. This move aims to boost the Guardians' offensive power for their playoff push. In exchange, the Angels received promising catching prospect Jacob Cozart. Adell brings significant home-run ability, though he also strikes out frequently. The Guardians made a roster adjustment by designating infielder Juan Brito for assignment.
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