Guardians finalize deal to acquire right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb, AP source says

Cobb went 7-7 with a 3.87 ERA in 28 starts last season and has a $10 million salary this year. He can become a free agent after the World Series.

He has a 77-75 record with a 3.85 ERA in 230 starts over 12 seasons.

Cobb also pitched for Tampa Bay, Baltimore and the Los Angeles Angels.

ESPN.com was first to report the trade, hours before the 6 p.m. EDT deadline.

On Monday, the Guardians acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals for three prospects. He made his Cleveland debut against Detroit, hitting second and starting in right field.

Cleveland has spent much of the season juggling its rotation after losing Shane Bieber after just two starts to undergo Tommy John surgery. The Guardians have had to send starters Logan Allen and Triston McKenzie to the minor leagues after struggling.

They signed free agent Matthew Boyd last month and could have him in the rotation soon after he underwent elbow surgery last year with Detroit. Boyd is scheduled to start again on Thursday for Triple-A Columbus.

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Tom Withers, Associated Press