The Cleveland Guardians acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the 29th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
The Guardians also optioned opening day catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus as part of the roster adjustment. Bailey, a two-time Gold Glove winner, brings elite defensive skills behind the plate, including top rankings in framing and caught stealing metrics since 2023. The 26-year-old has struggled offensively this season with a .146/.213/.183 slash line in 30 games but remains under club control through 2029.
