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Brewers, Guardians Trade Naylor, Heuer for Yoho, Perkins

8/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On August 1, 2026, the Brewers and Guardians completed a trade sending catcher Bo Naylor and reliever Codi Heuer to Milwaukee for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins.
Bo Naylor, 26, posted a .199 batting average and a .651 OPS in his MLB seasons with Cleveland.
Craig Yoho, 26, held a 2-0 record with a 3.15 ERA in 15 outings after returning from a right calf strain.

History

Historical Context

On August 30 1990, the Boston Red Sox sent prospect Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for reliever Larry Andersen, a deal later judged one of baseball’s most lopsided. Bagwell went on to hit 449 home runs and win the 1994 NL MVP. The August 1 2026 Cleveland Guardians trade of Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer to Milwaukee echoes that talent-for-pitching swap, illustrating how clubs weigh future upside against immediate bullpen needs.

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Story summary

On August 1, 2026, the Brewers and Guardians completed a trade sending catcher Bo Naylor and reliever Codi Heuer to Milwaukee for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins.
Bo Naylor, 26, posted a .199 batting average and a .651 OPS in his MLB seasons with Cleveland.
Craig Yoho, 26, held a 2-0 record with a 3.15 ERA in 15 outings after returning from a right calf strain.

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