Cleveland Guardians miss out on Ryan Helsley as pressing bullpen questions mount. Is it time for a shift in their free agent strategy? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis assess the Guardians’ bullpen options after reliever targets like Helsley and Phil Maton sign elsewhere, debating realistic fits such as Luke Weaver, Shwan Armstrong, and Tyler Rogers. With Emmanuel Clase’s future uncertain and Sam Hentges departing for the Giants, we break down potential signings, health concerns with key arms, and whether Cleveland should embrace opt-out clauses to land higher-upside talent. We also discuss past free agency misfires, the risks and rewards of targeting proven closers, and how contract models could influence future deals. Can the Guardians add to their bullpen depth and attract impact arms in today’s market?

05:14 Evaluating Contract Buyout Strategies

09:16 Ranking Remaining Reliever Options

14:16 Top Realistic Relief Targets Remaining

25:18 Sam Hentges Departure Explained

28:07 Injury-Prone Pitcher's Career Woes

29:54 Cleveland's Free Agency Strategy

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