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.

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

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.

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.

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

The Cleveland Guardians, after missing out on the playoffs in 2023, got back to the postseason and made it to the ALCS.

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

The excitement for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s second season was written all over his face. He sat with local media on Monday afternoon, smiling through every answer about his players and their preparation for 2025.

Reliever Paul Sewald has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Wednesday.

Signs on with Cleveland

The Guardians and free agent reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The club has confirmed the signing.