This weekend, the Cleveland Guardians pulled off a jaw-dropping trade. They agreed to send outfielder Myles Straw, $2 million in international bonus slot money, and $3.75 million to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report identified Cleveland's biggest hole as their rotation depth. One veteran he's urging the Guardians to sign to fill this need is LHP Ryan Yarbrough. "Yarbrough has been a successful swingman throughout his career, so he can fill a bulk relief role and wait in the wings for when a rotation need arises," wrote Reuter.

The recent trade between the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays could hold weight as Roki Sasaki nears a decision.

As the Blue Jays wait for Roki Sasaki's final decision, they swung a trade with the Guardians for an intriguing outfielder.

The transaction, announced by the Guardians on X, also includes the transfer of international bonus pool space to Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians yesterday afternoon along with $3.75 million in cash and $2 million in international bonus pool money.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Straw follows through against the San Diego Padres during a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

The Cleveland Guardians had some obvious needs this offseason, most notably on offense, after the lineup halted production throughout the second half of the season and the postseason. Because of that,

The Toronto Blue Jays pursued a marquee free agent, were among the finalists, then didn't get him. This time it was Japanese righty Roki Sasaki, who went to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Something similar happened with Corbin Burnes,

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to flex their financial muscles after agreeing to a deal with 2024 All-Star reliever Tanner Scott. ESPN's Jeff