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Angels Deal Jo Adell to Guardians, Get Catcher Jacob Cozart

8/4/2026

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The Los Angeles Angels traded outfielder Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians for catcher Jacob Cozart, sources said.
Cleveland expects Adell, who posted a .778 OPS with 37 HR and 98 RBI in 2025, to start in right field.
Cozart, a 2024 second-round pick ranked the 18th-best prospect, hit .239/.330/.384 in Double-A.

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The Los Angeles Angels traded outfielder Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians for catcher Jacob Cozart, sources said.
Cleveland expects Adell, who posted a .778 OPS with 37 HR and 98 RBI in 2025, to start in right field.
Cozart, a 2024 second-round pick ranked the 18th-best prospect, hit .239/.330/.384 in Double-A.