The Indians should look into acquiring Brian Goodwin

The Cleveland Indians should look into trading for outfielder Brian Goodwin. Goodwin could be on hs way out of Los Angeles after a series of trades.

Brian Goodwin may be on his way out of town after the Los Angeles Angels acquired Joc Pederson from the Dodgers. Pederson was traded across town after the Dodgers agreed to a deal that brought Mookie Betts to Los Angeles.  Goodwin is now in an outfield that has Pederson, Mike Trout, Justin Upton, and Jo Adell. Assuming Adell makes the team out of Spring Training, Goodwin will be hard pressed for playing time which could open the door for a trade and the Cleveland Indians should be interested. 

The Cleveland outfield  is not an inspiring group. Oscar Mercado in center is the only full time lock at the moment, Jordan Luplow is a platoon player, and Franmil Reyes seems more likely to DH than play in the field on a regular basis. The rest of their options seem like more rolls of the dice than anything. Bradley Zimmer, Jake Bauers, Delino DeShields, Greg Allen, and Tyler Naquin are the description of uncertainty. Relying on this group is not exactly the best idea. Adding another bat in the mix gives Cleveland options that they desperately need.

Looking at Brian Goodwin and his contract it makes a ton sense from Cleveland’s point of view. Goodwin is under control until 2022.  While he is on the older side of the things, he is a lot less expensive than options in free agency. This is an aspect that certainly appeals to the Indians. Cost controlled players for multiple seasons. 

Brian Goodwin may not be the most exciting player but he could provide some stability to a group of outfielders that need it in the worst way.