Bleacher Report ranks Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase as the best reliever in baseball right now.
Bleacher Report also recognizes this, as they ranked Clase as the game’s top reliever in baseball right now.It’s hard to argue that any other pitcher should be ranked higher than Clase when looking at this season’s stats. He currently has a 0.81 ERA, 0.677 WHIP, 2.17 FIP and leads the American League with 29 saves. These stats are worthy of Cy Young consideration if Clase can keep this pace up until the end of the season.for him following the 2019 season. Clase has recorded 139 saves, with a 1.
Clase’s greatness was most recently on display in last week’s Mid-Summer Classic when he struck out two of the four batters he faced, clinching his second career All-Star Game save. Jul 6, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
There were some rumors over the offseason that the Guardians could move Clase for offensive help, but Cleveland is certainly glad they held on to him. The Guardians are currently leading the American League Central and have put themselves in a prime position to return to the playoffs this season. Having the best closer in baseball down the stretch is certainly a nice feeling.
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