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3 prospects the Guardians traded away in 2026 who could haunt them for years to come

Juan Brito, Josh Hartle and Jacob Cozart could haunt the Guardians for years to come after Cleveland traded all of them away.

By Henry Palattella · Away Back Gone

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Away Back Gone highlights three prospects traded by the Cleveland Guardians in 2026 who could thrive elsewhere.
Juan Brito was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations after playing just 15 games with Cleveland.
Jacob Cozart was sent to the Los Angeles Angels as part of a deadline trade for Jo Adell.

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Henry Palattella of Away Back Gone highlights three prospects the Cleveland Guardians traded away in 2026 who could emerge as significant contributors for their new clubs in 2027. The featured players are infielder Juan Brito, catcher Jacob Cozart, and right-handed pitcher Josh Hartle.

Palattella points out that Brito impressed after being traded to the Cincinnati Reds, while Cozart posted strong Double-A numbers for the Los Angeles Angels after being traded for Jo Adell. Additionally, the writer argues that trading Hartle to the Washington Nationals for Foster Griffin could backfire if Hartle continues his minor-league pitching success.

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3 prospects the Guardians traded away in 2026 who could haunt them for years to come

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