Giants send pitcher Alex Cobb to Cleveland for prospects as trade deadline arrives

The Cleveland Guardians found some starting pitching before the trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Alex Cobb in a deal with the San Francisco Giants.

With just a few hours left before the trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians found some starting pitching help by acquiring right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants .The AL Central leaders were among several contenders in the market for a starter and landed the 36-year-old Cobb, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since hip surgery last Oct. 31.

On Monday, the Guardians acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals for three prospects — pitcher Alex Clemmey and infielders José Tena and Rafael Ramirez Jr. Thomas made his debut for Cleveland against Detroit, batting second and starting in right field.He got his first hit in the eighth inning and scored on José Ramírez's homer as the Guardians won 5-0.

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