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Guardians get lackluster MLB trade deadline prediction

The Cleveland Guardians are in the middle of a huge ten-game losing streak. Their offense has been terrible, and the chances of making a postseason push don't look too great.

In the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, such a poor streak could lead the Guardians to make major changes to shake up the roster.

But, according to Gabb Goudy on the Carlos Baerga Show, the Guardians aren't going to make any large moves at this year's trade deadline."I don't see them making any large moves or trades or anything crazy."

— Carlos Baerga Show (@BaergaShow) July 4, 2025

While the offense has been bad, and the pitching hasn't been as good as it's been in the past, the Guardians aren't planning to make drastic changes by the end of July.

Instead, the Guardians are likely to sit on their top trade chips, like Emmanuel Clase and Steven Kwan, while also not trading away any prospects for major additions to the roster.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that the Guardians would trade away Carlos Santana, but outside of him, and maybe Lane Thomas, the Guardians aren't expected to be major players in this year's trade deadline market.

It's been a severely underwhelming season so far, and the trade deadline is expected to match it. But, while a lackluster trade deadline, it might not be the wrong idea. This Guardians team isn't as bad as they've shown this season.

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Keeping the top trade chips, coming back in 2026 with a revamped roster, could be the long-term solution to success in the AL Central. With the Detroit Tigers off to an incredible start this season, there's more reason to take a backseat in 2025.

Cleveland is a ways away from competing with the top teams in the AL, and isn't likely to see a turnaround at some point this season from their offensive players, who've struggled.

Goudy's prediction that the Guardians will not make any major moves is the right call in such a situation. Punt this season, and regroup for 2026 when the roster is overhauled and the top prospects are called up.

It's not the most exciting plan, but it might be the right decision in the long term. The success shown in 2024 makes this 2025 season sting more, but resetting for a year could lead the team to greater heights instead of trying to push the envelope this season.