The Cleveland Guardians have seen a few of their best players' names thrown in trade rumors, but it seems they've already made their decision.

With the other options on the market, who are much more likely to be dealt, Clase's odds of staying in Cleveland look good. The Guardians' lofty trade demands in a deal for Clase make such a trade unlikely, as the trade deadline is less than a week away.

MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently chose his top trade asset for each team, and named Cleveland’s best piece as Steven Kwan. “Kwan is under club control for two more years, so while the Guardians don’t have to move him, he may be their best asset to bring back a solid package of young talent,” wrote Feinsand.

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Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

Former Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor has reportedly been traded, with the deadline rapidly approaching.

Tom Hamilton meticulously prepares nightly to broadcast a Guardians baseball game on the radio, which should come as no surprise to anyone who has listened to his distinctive calls for 36 years

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That includes Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette, their first-round pick. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound LaViolette, who just underwent hand surgery, received a $4 million signing bonus, which was above his slot value of $3.38 million. The Guardians selected him with the 27th pick in the first round.