Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase breaking bats, records, making strong case to win AL Cy Young
Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an almost equal pace
By TOM WITHERS
Published - Sep 17, 2024, 02:32 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:09 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an almost equal rate.
He's become baseball's grim reaper, the cream of the closer crop. Cleveland's right-hander with a devilish cut fastball not seen since Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera's dominant days with the New York Yankees is having a season to remember.
Maybe one that includes winning the Cy Young, a rarity for relievers.
On Monday night, Clase earned his MLB-leading 46th save — his 33rd straight since May 20 to tie José Mesa's single-season team record — as the Guardians inched closer to an unexpected AL Central title by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
