The Cleveland Guardians bullpen strategy is undergoing a significant shift, with Emmanuel Clases indictment in a pitch-fixing scandal. Manager Stephen Vogt is turning to Cade Smith to fill the closer role, expressing full confidence in his abilities. Smith has performed impressively in the role, securing twenty-five wins against five losses in thirty appearances. He has recorded six wins and two losses, with a 2.79 earned run average and thirteen saves in seventeen opportunities. Smiths effectiveness has grown with each appearance, posting a 2.51 earned run average in his final fifteen regular season games. The Guardians front office is focused on improving the teams offense but acknowledges the need to bolster the bullpen to maintain Smith and Gaddis effectiveness.
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