The hot stove is starting to heat up.
The Cleveland Guardians have a reputation for developing talent, especially pitchers, which often leaves them with an abundance of players vying for limited roster spots.
As the team looks to potentially bolster its lineup or acquire other pieces this offseason, they may need to leverage their depth on the 40-man roster.
Here are five players the Guardians could utilize as trade bait this offseason.
These Guardians could be mentioned in trade talks this offseason
Doug Nikhazy: Pitching depth with high value
Nikhazy represents the classic trade asset for the Guardians: a young, controllable pitcher with recent MLB experience.