Guardians receive unexpected trade link with Astros' 19.6 bWAR infielder

The Cleveland Guardians, current AL Central leaders, are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline. CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa linked them to a potential deal with the Houston Astros for 28-year-old All-Star and World Series MVP Jeremy Pena, who has 19.6 bWAR across five MLB seasons.

Axisa notes Pena could appeal to multiple clubs, including the Padres, Rays, Tigers, and Yankees, but cautions the deal may not be likely. Pena, 28, has 1.2 bWAR in 24 games this season with three homers, a .278 batting average and a .737 OPS; Guardians shortstop Bryan Rocchio is hitting .295 with four homers and 28 RBIs this season.