Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is really, really good at throwing a baseball with precision and purpose. When it comes to run prevention, he has shown time and again that there are very few pitchers like him,

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan is the No. 8 left fielder in baseball right now according to MLB Network’s latest rankings announced Wednesday. Kwan joins teammates José Ramírez, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase among Cleveland players with spots in the top 10 at their respective positions.

Two relievers deliver 40+ save seasons in 2024: St. Louis Cardinals' flamethrower Ryan Helsley, and Cleveland Guardians standout Emmanuel Clase. Now, that might make you think the position is top-heavy, but a peek further down the list of saves leaders paints a different portrait.

As the MLB offseason continues, the Guardians have made a move to bolster their bullpen, signing free agent veteran reliever Paul Sewald.

The Cleveland Guardians added yet another top reliever to their bullpen, after handing veteran righty Paul Sewald a one-year deal worth $7 million

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase.

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase. An eight-year veteran, Sewald is a 34-year-old ...

Aug 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Paul Sewald signs with the Cleveland Guardians on a one-year deal for the 2025 season, with a mutual option in 2026.

One of Cleveland’s biggest strengths is its bullpen. They have star closer Emmanuel Clase, who had a 0.61 ERA last season and led the league in games finished (66) and saves (47). They also have Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and lefty Tim Herrin, all of whom had sub-2.00 ERAs last season.

CLEVELAND — Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase. An eight-year veteran, Sewald is a ...

Reliever Paul Sewald and the Cleveland Guardians agreed Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract, adding a setup arm for closer Emmanuel Clase.