The Los Angeles Angels have discussed a potential trade with the Cleveland Indians for right-hander Mike Clevinger, sources told Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com.
Trade talks failed to gain momentum, however, when Cleveland asked for top prospect Jo Adell in exchange, Morosi added.
Clevinger, 29, was drafted by the Angels in 2011. He was traded to the Indians in a deal for Vinnie Pestano during the 2014 season.
The 20-year-old Adell is the No. 5 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. The outfielder hit .289/.359/.475 with 10 homers and 27 doubles in 76 games across three different minor-league levels last year.
Cleveland has already traded away two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber this offseason and is reportedly still fielding offers for superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Clevinger is still under team control for three more seasons, heading into his first year of arbitration eligibility. He's projected to earn $4.5 million next season, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
The right-hander authored a 2.71 ERA and 2.49 FIP in 126 innings last year.
