Though his surname indicates he’s playing at the lower levels, Guardians closer Emmanual Clase is one of the best in the business when it comes to shutting the door on opponents. Even though he did blow 12 saves this past season, he’s led the American League the last two years by converting 44 and 42 of his opportunities. His 99 mph cutter and firm 91 mph slider are both nasty and he’s under club control for at least the next three seasons at bargain-basement rates with two more cheap option years beyond that.
That sounds like the kind of player a more budget-conscious team like Cleveland would want to keep around, but Jeff Passan reported that the Guardians are open to dealing Clase.