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What Patrick Bailey Trade Means for Bo Naylor's Future with Guardians
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What Patrick Bailey Trade Means for Bo Naylor's Future with Guardians

Cleveland Cavaliers On SI·Dominic Pagura·23 days ago
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The Cleveland Guardians made a surprising midseason trade on Saturday, something that came as a surprise to many, but was much needed.  Cleveland acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for LHP Matt Wilkinson and the No. 29 overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft, a notable haul for the two-time Gold Glove winner.  It was clear that the Guardians were in a difficult position with their catching rotation, as veteran Austin Hedges saw more productivity in his time than Bo Naylor.  In a corresponding move, the Guardians optioned Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus, hoping he can spend time there improving both his offense and defense in what has been a down year for him.  With the acquisition of Patrick Bailey reshaping Cleveland’s catcher rotation, here’s what that could mean for Bo Naylor moving forward.  Naylor is no longer the Guardians’ primary option With Bailey's arrival in Cleveland, Naylor is no longer considered a viable option on the major league…

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