FanGraphs’ annual Trade Value series, which has run for the past 10 years, kicked off today and will be counting down the most valuable trade assets throughout the week.
For Indians fans hoping to see a big splash made at the deadline — perhaps trading away Trevor Bauer or Brad Hand for a king’s bounty — there is likely going to be some disappointment.
Trevor Bauer and fellow starting pitcher Corey Kluber both fell off of FanGraphs’ top-50 list after injury plagued and ineffective first halves to 2019. Kluber has been out since May 1 with a broken forearm, and Trevor Bauer hasn’t been able to replicate his Cy Young-caliber season of year ago.