Dodgers and Padres Reportedly Interested in Indians’ Mike Clevinger

Corey Kluber might not be the last Cleveland Indians pitcher to leave the club this offseason.

As the Indians assess their future, and seem to be leaning towards a rebuild, Robert Murray has reported that flamethrowing right-hander Mike Clevinger has been receiving interest on the trade market.

Murray cites the Dodgers and the Padres as the two teams with the most interest in the 28-year-old.

The Tribe are reportedly asking for a huge haul in exchange for Clevinger. That's understandable, especially considering the light return they received from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Corey Kluber.

Clevinger was sensational in 2019, posting a 4.2 WAR despite missing a large chunk of the season with an injury. He logged a 2.71 ERA and 13-4 record across 21 starts, fanning 169 batters across 126.0 innings.

Clevinger's contract expires at the end of the 2020 season, and he's due to make $4.5 million in the upcoming campaign. He is then scheduled for arbitration for both the 2021 and 2022 seasons before becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Despite having played his entire major-league career for the Indians, Sunshine has experience on the West Coast, having initially been drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2011 and spending a few years in their farm.