5 ways Cleveland Indians trade for Brad Hand impacts the organization

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Brad Hand #52 of the San Diego Padres and the National League pitches in the eighth inning against the American League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 25: Cody Allen #37 of the Cleveland Indians reacts after walking in a run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

4. Bullpen is deeper

No rocket science necessary to tell you the bullpen is deeper with the additions of Brad Hand and Adam Cimber.

By adding two players into the fold, that means two struggling relievers will be demoted, traded, or released.

Earlier this week, Zach McAllister‘s name was being brought up as someone being on the hot seat. That opinion should hold true, especially with the addition of two relievers.

Dan Otero may also be on the outside looking in. Hand is a left hander, just like O.T. With that said, you can never have enough Southpaws.

With games hanging in the balance, the Tito will have the option of going to Tyler Olson, Neil Ramirez, Oliver Perez, and then Cimber, Hand, Andrew Miller and Cody Allen.

There’s no excuses for Tribe relievers. The front office addressed the problem. Now it’s up to the players to perform.

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