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Cleveland Indians: 5 players to target before the 2018 MLB trade deadline

By Nick Dudukovich

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Scooter Gennett #3 of the Cincinnati Reds grounds out in the fourth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Scooter Gennett #3 of the Cincinnati Reds grounds out in the fourth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 28: Kyle Barraclough #46 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park on April 28, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 28: Kyle Barraclough #46 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park on April 28, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

3. Kyle Barraclough, Miami Marlins, RP

The Miami Marlins have no shot at contending, so perhaps Derek Jeter will continue with their fire sale. If that’s the case, Kyle Barraclough could really help out the Tribe’s bullpen.

“Bear” has appeared in 16 games, logging 15 2/3 innings. He’ struck out 23 and he’s posting a 1.21 WHIP. Opposing hitters are batting .148 off the 27-year-old righty, indicating he’s tough to face.

Barraclough will enter his first year of arbitration this offseason, and is under team control through the 2021 season. He’s making $1.13 million, and he stands to earn more this offseason.

With the Marlins a good three years away–and that’s being kind–from being back in contention if everything goes right, Barraclough won’t be much use to the Fish.

In Cleveland, he could ease some of the burden left from the departure of Bryan Shaw, who is really struggling early on with the Rockies.

The Marlins would want prospects in return, but with demand set to be high for relievers, it’s going to cost a little more than a marginal prospect and cash considerations to come away with a deal.

Barraclough relies on his four-seam fastball, which averages 93.3 miles per hour, but his propensity to earn strikeouts this season has been attributed to a changeup, which complements his slider as his go-to out pitch.

He’s good in high-leverage situations and would help freeze some of the warts off the Indians’ bullpen.

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