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,

Yates, whose 1.17 ERA was second only to Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (0.61) among relievers with at least 50 innings of work last season. The Dodgers designate Ryan Brasier for assignment.

The Cleveland Guardians will play the Chicago White Sox in the home opener at Progressive Field on April 8. Tickets are available now on major third-party sites.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Big Four at the back end of the Guardians’ bullpen remain intact, but beyond Emmanuel Clase, Tim Herrin, Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis there have been big changes this offseason.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Signs on with Cleveland