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Angels instability could give Guardians great chance to turn their rotation in MLB’s best

The Guardians could fortify their already strong rotation by acquiring Reid Detmers from the Angels.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:53 PM
Angels instability could give Guardians great chance to turn their rotation in MLB’s best
Key Things to Know
  • Away Back Gone argues the Guardians should pursue Angels pitcher Reid Detmers to form MLB's best starting rotation.
  • The proposed trade would follow Cleveland's August acquisition of outfielder Jo Adell from the rebuilding Angels.
  • Detmers posted a career-best 3.36 ERA over 185 innings last season, including a 1.89 post-All-Star break ERA.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Away Back Gone argues that the Cleveland Guardians should take advantage of the Los Angeles Angels' restructuring by targeting starting pitcher Reid Detmers via trade. Following Cleveland's acquisition of Jo Adell in August, writer Henry Palattella suggests pursuing Detmers could elevate the Guardians' starting rotation into one of Major League Baseball's strongest units.

Detmers is coming off a career-best campaign featuring a 3.36 ERA across 185 innings, including a 1.89 ERA after the All-Star break. The 27-year-old left-hander has two years of club control remaining and is projected to earn $7.5 million through arbitration.

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