With under a week until the MLB trade deadline, MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today provided an update on the Guardians' plans. While they've received interest in their relievers, Nightengale's update all but shuts down a potential trade of Cade Smith.

The Guardians looked like they might be sellers after a 10-game skid but an 11-2 stretch has them back into the Wild Card race. So are they a buyer?

As the Cleveland Guardians have played themselves back into wild-card contention in the American League, their desire to sell prior to the trade deadline remains a mystery even though teams are calling them.