Guardians acquire starter Alex Cobb from Giants #giants #guardians #mlb #mlbseason2024

The Guardians acquired pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, giving Cleveland a starter to shore up the back end of its rotation.

Cleveland is sending back Jacob Bresnahan, a 13th-round pick in 2023, as well as a player to be named later, the team announced.

The trade of Cobb -- who is in the last year of a three-year, $28 million deal -- also clears at least some payroll obligation for the Giants.