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Cade Smith

CLE8 mentionslast seen May 26, 2026
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Closer Watch

8 entries
  • May 26, 2026·Issue #038·locked

    MLB-leading 18 saves with 37 K vs. 5 BB across 25.2 IP. The most consistent closer in baseball — the 1.05 WHIP is genuine. Top-5 RP rest of season.

  • May 22, 2026·Issue #034·locked

    MLB-leading 16 saves across 23 appearances. The most reliable closer in baseball this year — no cracks in the role. Top-5 RP rest of season.

  • May 21, 2026·Issue #033·locked

    15 saves (MLB lead); 9-of-10 scoreless over his last 10 outings. The Guardians' bullpen has fully settled around him. Top-5 RP rest of season.

  • May 18, 2026·Issue #030·locked

    14 saves, 11 consecutive conversions. 31 K vs. 5 BB across 21.2 IP. Most consistent closer in MLB. Top-7 RP rest of season.

  • May 15, 2026·Issue #027·locked

    13 saves, 10-of-11 conversion rate over his last 14 appearances. Cleveland is winning close games and Smith is locked. Top-8 RP rest of season.

  • May 14, 2026·Issue #026·locked

    13 saves, sub-1.50 ERA, 33.3% whiff rate. The most reliable closer in baseball this year. Top-5 RP rest of season — claim if somehow on your wire.

  • May 10, 2026·Issue #022·locked

    Notched his 11th save Saturday, has been the most reliable closer in baseball this year. Sub-1.50 ERA. Top-7 RP rest of season — claim immediately if somehow on your wire.

  • May 9, 2026·Issue #021·locked

    Quietly the best closer in baseball right now. 11 saves, sub-1.50 ERA, 2 K in his clean ninth Friday. The Guardians are winning enough close games that the volume is real. Top-7 RP rest of season — claim immediately if he's somehow on your wire.

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