Cleveland Guardians Obtain San Francisco Giants’ Patrick Bailey
BusinessSportsMoneyCleveland Guardians Obtain San Francisco Giants’ Patrick BaileyByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorMay 09, 2026, 12:49pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: Patrick Bailey #14 and Willy Adames #2 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on April 22, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Guardians have traded for switch-hitting catcher, Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants.The Guardians have sent left-handed Double-A pitching prospect, Matt Wilkinson, and the No. 29 overall selection (competitive balance pick) in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft to the Giants in return.Bailey, 26, won’t be eligible for free agency until 2030, which also makes him attractive to Cleveland.Wilkinson, 23, was a 10th round selection of the Guardians out of Central Arizona University in the 2023 draft.To make room for Bailey on their 26-man roster, the Guardians sent catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus.SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 22: Patrick Bailey #14 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three home run in the seventh inning during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesAbout Cleveland Guardians Patrick Bailey:Bailey is in his 4th year with the Giants.Bailey is 6-0, 223 pounds, and is a tremendous defensive catcher.Bailey has compiled a .224 career batting average, with 52 doubles, five triples, 22 home runs, 154 RBIs, and eight stolen bases in 1,342 plate appearances, covering 383 g...المصدر: Forbes Business | Source: Forbes Business
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