Cleveland Indians trade talk: 7 players the Tribe should target

Apr 9, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (40) pitches during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (40) pitches during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (34) against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (34) against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Anthony Swarzak, RP, Chicago White Sox

The Indians already boast the best bullpen in the major leagues, but why not make it better?

We saw how Terry Francona can manage this team to the World Series with Danny Salazar, Josh Tomlin and Trevor Bauer having rotation difficulties, why not bring in some extra reserves?

Anthony Swarzak, of the Chicago White Sox who is having an stellar start to the year after signing a minor-league free agent deal would be intriguing, via MLB Trade Rumors.

"There are some very strong performers on this list, but perhaps none has been quite as impressive as Swarzak. He has given the South Siders 19 2/3 breakout innings of 1.37 ERA ball, with 10.1 K/9 and just 0.9 BB/9 in that span. At present, he’s working at a 19.8% swinging-strike rate — about double what he carried over the prior two campaigns — making him quite an interesting potential trade candidate this summer."

The 31-year-old righty is making just $900,000, according to Sportrac.

The Indians actually had Swarzak back in 2015.

Considering his contract length, Swarzak should be affordable in terms of what it would cost to get him.