Let's Go Tribe · Nov 5, 2020
Delino DeShields was at least consistently average
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Was there a more cursed trade in all of MLB than the Corey Kluber trade?
On Dec. 15, 2019, the Cleveland Indians traded two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, in addition to cash considerations, to the Texas Rangers in exchange for outfielder Delino DeShields and relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase.
Most saw it for the shameless salary dump that it was, but there was at least a handful of fans who talked themselves into believing that Clase was a steal. Then on Feb. 27, the Tribe announced Clase was expected to miss 8-12 weeks due to a back strain. About two months later, Clase was suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.