July 19, 2018
Cleveland Indians — The Indians have traded for lefthander Brad Hand, whom we expect to back up closer Cody Allen and serve as a hedge against his potential departure in free agency.
Updated hierarchy: Allen | Hand | Ramirez.
San Diego Padres — With the departure of Brad Hand to Cleveland, Kirby Yates is best-situated to become the Padres closer.
Updated hierarchy: Yates | Stammen | Maton.
