As the MLB trade deadline approaches this week, here are the relief pitchers and closers to keep an eye on in fantasy baseball.

With less than a week until the MLB trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians are sure to receive plenty of calls on their top two relievers: Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith.

The Cleveland Guardians have seen a few of their best players' names thrown in trade rumors, but it seems they've already made their decision.

Emmanuel Clase’s betting-related suspension leaves a huge void in fantasy leagues, making Cade Smith a must-add closer and shaking up the save category in all formats.

The Cleveland Guardians have spent the bulk of the season as one of the sport's bigger disappointments, failing to build upon an American League Central title and hovering just under .500 in the week before the trade deadline.

Dissecting the myth of the interchangeable closer as Cade Smith's ninth-inning struggle highlights a void left by Emmanuel Clase.

Shortly after the Clase news, Smith's father took to X where he shared his reaction with just four words. "This is not good," he wrote. Tim Smith is an active member of the Guardians' online social media community. Mandy Bell, the former Guardians beat writer for MLB.com, highlighted Tim in 2024 when his son debuted for Cleveland.

The Cleveland Guardians refuse to give up. Stephen Vogt’s team has looked much better over the past three weeks or so, and they’re right back in the mix to get a playoff spot. That’s why it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them continue their rise in Bleacher Report’s weekly Power Rankings.

Meanwhile, the Guardians have two players who are veterans, who normally might fetch a decent return at the deadline. But, between their struggles this season and their injuries, neither is expected to be dealt, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic.