The Cleveland Guardians acquired relief pitcher Craig Yoho (26) and outfielder Blake Perkins (29) from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, trading for minor leaguer Bo Naylor and right-hander Codi Heuer (30). Yoho, who began 2026 on the injured list with a calf strain, posted a 2-0 record with a 3.15 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Milwaukee. Perkins, a journeyman, hit .157/.250/.258 over 55 games this season. Naylor, a 26-year-old catcher, spent his five-year MLB career with Cleveland, while Heuer will join his sixth organization. Both traded players were assigned to Triple-A Nashville.

The moves address Cleveland’s need for bullpen depth and outfield options as the trade deadline looms. The Guardians, three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, have struggled recently, dropping seven of their last 10 games. The acquisition provides roster flexibility ahead of the deadline, bolstering a squad seeking to close the gap in the division race.

The trade reflects Cleveland’s proactive approach to strengthening their playoff push, adding proven relief depth and versatile outfielders to complement their existing roster.