
Reliever stock watch: Guardians look to Cade Smith
Eric Karabell
created: July 29, 2025, 12:47 p.m. | updated: July 30, 2025, 11:33 a.m.
Open Extended ReactionsFantasy managers long have wondered how Cleveland Guardians RHP Cade Smith, blessed with excellent numbers since debuting last season, would perform as the team's closer.
RHP Hunter Gaddis, who leads the Guardians with 21 holds, also permitted a Goodman home run in the eighth inning.
Even with Monday's blow-up, the Guardians feature a top 10 MLB bullpen in fWAR, ERA and strikeout rate, and Smith is their best option to close.
Stock risingEdwin Diaz has been one of the best relief pitchers in MLB over the past few months.
While Diaz saved seven games this March/April, his 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP did not excite fantasy managers.
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