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Episode: MISSED Chance: Cleveland Guardians See Ryan Helsley SIGN Elsewhere | Time to Pivot!
Description: Cleveland Guardians miss out on Ryan Helsley as pressing bullpen questions mount. Is it time for a shift in their free agent strategy? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis assess the Guardians’ bullpen options after reliever targets like Helsley and Phil Maton sign elsewhere, debating realistic fits such as Luke Weaver, Shwan Armstrong, and Tyler Rogers. With Emmanuel Clase’s future uncertain and Sam Hentges departing for the Giants, we break down potential signings, health concerns with key arms, and whether Cleveland should embrace opt-out clauses to land higher-upside talent. We also discuss past free agency misfires, the risks and rewa...