MLB trade rumors: Indians 'continue to evaluate’ moving Trevor Bauer

E.Jay Zarett

MLB trade rumors: Indians 'continue to evaluate’ moving Trevor Bauer image

Trevor Bauer’s future remains unclear.

The Indians continue to “evaluate possible trade scenarios involving” the 28-year-old starter, according to a report from ESPN.

Cleveland entered play Monday leading the American League wild-card race with a 62-43 record. But, the team has yet to decide whether to buy or sell before the July 31 trade deadline, the report says.

“We have to step back a little bit,” Indians general manager Mike Chernoff told The Athletic earlier this month. “I think if we make the best decision we possibly can for the organization, we can always explain that to players. I think our players have a really good understanding of what our situation is. And they’ll understand it as long as we tried our best. Of course, we’re thinking about that. We have a team that’s competing.”

Bauer, who is under team control through the 2020 season, holds a 9-8 record with a 3.79 ERA in 24 starts this year.

Bauer, however, was at the center of controversy over the weekend after he threw a ball over the center-field fence when manager Terry Francona came to remove him from the game. Bauer apologized for the incident, which some have speculated could hurt his trade value.

“There’s no place for it in the game,” Bauer told reporters (via Cleveland.com). “I’m happy it didn’t result in any physical injury for anybody else. I realize I put people in danger. ... I'm an intense competitor. That fire is what drives me. (Sunday), it completely consumed me and took over."

The Yankees, Padres, Phillies and Angels, among others, have all been linked to a potential deal for Bauer.

 

E.Jay Zarett