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Guardians Acquire Jo Adell From Angels

Cleveland added a right‑handed power bat to strengthen its lineup for the stretch run.

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 that the Guardians and Angels agreed to the trade on Monday, August 3, 2026, with Cleveland receiving outfielder Jo Adell and Los Angeles getting catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
  • To make room for Adell on the 40‑man roster, Cleveland designated infielder Juan Brito for assignment and optioned David Fry to Triple‑A, while the Guardians also acquired starter Foster Griffin and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on deadline day.
  • Adell is a 27‑year‑old former top‑10 pick who hit 37 homers in 2025, is under club control through 2027, and this season has a .239 average with 16 homers while showing extreme strength against left‑handed pitching.
  • Jacob Cozart is a 23‑year‑old left‑handed hitting catcher who ranked about No. 18 in Cleveland’s system and offers defensive receiving and framing ability as the primary prospect returned to the Angels.
  • The trade fits a clear deadline pattern: the Angels sold controllable assets to restock their farm system while the Guardians bought immediate lineup and rotation help to try to improve run production and protect their wild‑card position.