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Report: Cleveland Indians Have “Best Names On Table” For Potential Aroldis Chapman Trade

According to MLB writer Bruce Levine, the Cleveland Indians “could be close” to acquiring left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman from the New York Yankees.

MLB source- the Cleveland Indians have the best names on the table for Aroldis Chapman. Deal could be close Washington also very aggressive

— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) July 24, 2016

The first names that come to mind are Bradley Zimmer and Clint Frazier, but since Chapman would only be a three-month rental and becomes a free-agent after the 2016 season, perhaps the Indians are offering some lower-level prospects.