The Cleveland Guardians reportedly have a short list of players whom they aren't willing to trade before the deadline.

One of the better starters on the Guardians, Luis Ortiz, has been on leave since his name was entered into a gambling situation.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians host the Athletics looking to stop their seven-game home skid. Cleveland is 20-23 at home and 46-49 overall. The Guardians are 30-9 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The Guardians’ offensive production (or lack thereof in many cases) is a major storyline from the first half of the 2025 season. With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at three unexpected pleasant surprises at the plate from Cleveland’s first 95 games and three disappointing results that helped contribute to the lineup’s struggles overall.

One MLB Insider identified this Cleveland Guardians star as a trade target to watch as the deadline approaches.