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Guardians Acquire Jo Adell From Angels

Cleveland adds a controllable right-handed power bat to help address late-season lineup needs.

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman walks on the field before game three of the 2024 MLB World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jul 21, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell (7) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell (7) follows through on a grand slam home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Guardians and Angels agreed to trade outfielder Jo Adell to Cleveland for catching prospect Jacob Cozart, and several reports said formal team confirmations were still pending.
  • Adell, the No. 10 overall pick in 2017, is under club control through 2027 and arrived with 16 home runs in 2026 and a .239/.287/.395 line (89 wRC+).
  • This season Adell has a pronounced platoon split, posting about a .303/.338/.571 line and a 148 wRC+ against left-handed pitching while performing far worse in right-on-right matchups, which points to a likely platoon role in Cleveland.
  • Jacob Cozart, a 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024, was playing in Double-A with roughly a .714 OPS and was listed as a mid-level Guardians prospect in reports as the player headed to Los Angeles.
  • The move fits the Angels’ deadline selloff pattern of trading major-league pieces for younger talent and gives the Guardians a short-term offensive boost that carries defensive volatility and upside-risk to monitor during the stretch run.