Locked On Indians

Cleveland Guardians hunt for a right-handed bat heats up as rumors swirl around Ty France, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jorge Soler. Could Randall Grichuk or Rhys Hoskins transform the Guardians’ lineup, or is a high-risk, high-reward play for injury-prone Tyler O’Neill in the cards? Jeff Ellis examines trade targets, free agent fits, and how recent Statcast trends spotlight the profiles Cleveland covets. Key questions emerge around defense versus offense, with Jeff Ellis unpacking the impact of Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio, and Daniel Schneemann on the infield’s future—and how ground-ball heavy pitching shapes those choices. Is Cleveland willing to sacrifice elite defense for more pop, or will the Guardians double down on gloves up the middle? Plus, a look at potential blockbuster swaps for Masyn Winn or Ivan Herrera and which under-the-radar bats might spark Cleveland’s playoff push.  00:00 Show Intro & Guardians’ RH Bat Need01:27 Ty France Trade Rumor Breakdown03:42 Analyzing France vs. LH Pitching04:43 Free