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As the MLB trade deadline approaches this week, here are the relief pitchers and closers to keep an eye on in fantasy baseball.

Jones, who went through spring training camp preparing for another year in the Colorado Rockies outfield, was traded to the Guardians shortly before the 2025 season began. The deal came together quickly and somewhat surprisingly for Cleveland, which sent Tyler Freeman to the Rockies.

Teams such as the Dodgers and Blue Jays have interest in Guardians star Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

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