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Several members of the Cleveland Guardians circulated in trade rumors during the offseason. One of them was pitcher Emmanuel Clase who was reportedly drawing interest from several National League teams.
While much of the Chicago Cubs offseason trade buzz has centered around Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, the perfect fit and trade partner could be Tanner Scott and the Miami Marlins.
Spring training is just around the corner but the hot stove is still sizzling as the Cleveland Guardians find themselves at the center of rumors and reports about one of their star pitchers.
Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been drawing trade interest throughout the offseason. Cleveland struggled in 2023 and initial reports suggested that they were open to trading Clase.
Out of all the trade rumors that have popped up during the offseason, those centered around Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase may have been the most surprising to fans. Some of the teams that Clase has been linked to include the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
For the past two seasons, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been one of the premier relief pitchers in baseball. During this span, he leads all MLB relief pitchers in appearances (152) and saves (86), while ranking second in innings pitched (145.1).
The Royals have been one of the game’s most active teams this winter but don’t appear done with their offseason just yet.
Outside of Shota Imanaga, the Chicago Cubs haven’t had the explosive offseason many fans and pundits were expecting. However, the Cubs would certainly shake things up if they traded for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.
As we sit here less than one month away from the start of spring training, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer still has quite a bit of work to do.
The Chicago Cubs have been relatively quiet this offseason in terms of making a big addition to the roster fo the 2024 season. While the possibility of Cody Bellinger still remains out there, the team is being connected to a closer in the American League.
Bolstering the relief corps is “a focus” for the Cubs, writes Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
The Chicago Cubs have improved their rotation by signing Shota Imanaga. Now they are ready to focus on their bullpen.
The Cincinnati Reds entered this offseason with the goal of improving the pitching staff. They've added a few arms, but Nick Krall has admitted that they're still looking to bolster their staff. They can accomplish their goal in one move: by making a trade with the Cleveland Guardians.
The Cleveland Guardians are in a bit of a predicament. The club is coming off a 76-win season, their worst since 2012. Future Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona has now ridden off into the sunset of retirement.
Although the focal point of the offseason thus far has largely been on starting pitchers available, the Cleveland Guardians could quickly change that if they were to move ahead with an Emmanuel Clase trade.
Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden said Friday he thinks the Los Angeles Dodgers could land one of the best closers in baseball via a trade with the Cleveland Guardians.
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase hit a major milestone Tuesday night. Clase retired all three San Francisco Giants batters he faced, needing just 13 pitches to retire the side and secure the 3-1 road win for the Guardians.
On Monday, the All-MLB teams were revealed. The Cleveland Guardians had one player selected to each of the two All-MLB teams. To nobody’s surprise, All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was named to the first team.
The Cleveland Guardians picked up an important win over the reeling Los Angeles Angels to put a little bit of distance between themselves and the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central.
The Cleveland Guardians came to within two outs of pulling off a sweep over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night, but were unable to finish the job.
Emmanuel Clase has emerged as one of the game’s most dominant closers. An All-Star this season, the Cleveland Guardians closer owns a 1.32 ERA in 50 appearances out of the bullpen and has converted 26 of his 28 save opportunities.
Clase said he's thankful the Guardians have given him an opportunity to serve in his desired role of closer.
All players currently on 80-game suspensions will be eligible to return to the field next year if the upcoming 60-game season is completed in full.
Should the MLB season be shortened, Clase may not pitch at all for the Indians in 2020.
Kluber is officially on the move, and his trade to the Texas Rangers has sparked plenty of reaction in the baseball world.
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