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Guardians' playoff push includes moves to strengthen rotation and offense

The Cleveland Guardians have made three trades to bolster their lineup and surprisingly their rotation as they seek a third consecutive AL Central title

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Traded at deadline The Nationals traded Mitchell, Josh Hartle, Will Dion and Kendeglys Virguez to the Nationals on Monday in exchange for Foster Griffin, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mitchell, a 22-year-old outfielder, is slashing .240/.358/.360 with five home runs, 19 steals, a 14.6 percent walk rate and a 16.4 percent strikeout rate in 75 games at Double-A.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Single-A Single-A Lynchburg reinstated Mitchell (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Acquired from the Blue Jays over the winter, Mitchell will be making his debut with a Guardians full-season affiliate when he gets into a game with Lynchburg. He was placed on the IL coming out of spring training due to an unspecified injury, but Mitchell proved his health during an eight-game rehab stint in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, slashing .417/.533/.458 across 30 plate appearances.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Single-A Single-A Lynchburg reinstated Mitchell (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Acquired from the Blue Jays over the winter, Mitchell will be making his debut with a Guardians full-season affiliate when he gets into a game with Lynchburg. He was placed on the IL coming out of spring training due to an unspecified injury, but Mitchell proved his health during an eight-game rehab stint in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, slashing .417/.533/.458 across 30 plate appearances.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE