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Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Called 'Potential Landing Spot' For $20 Million Superstar Pitcher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees need to add one or two high-leverage arms to the backend of their bullpen in order to take some of the pressure off of Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. The Bronx Bombers don't need a superstar closer in this instance, but if one's available, why not take a shot at acquiring him? Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports recently suggested the Yankees could be a landing spot in a potential trade for Cleveland Guardians superstar closer Emmanuel Clase. CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees swings at a pitch by Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning during Game Four of the American... CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees swings at a pitch by Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. More"Last season, there wasn't a better reliever in baseball than Emmanuel Clase. He was so good that he finished third in AL Cy Young voting, a sign of his sheer dominance during the regular season," Dorsey wrote. "But Clase struggled in last year's postseason, and thus far, those struggles have carried into 2025. The three-time All-Star is 4-1 with a 3.82 ERA in 32 appearances this season. "That said, Clase appears to be putting his struggles behind him. Over his past 15 outings, he has a 1.88 ERA with seven saves and has looked more like the two-time AL Reliever of the Year. If Clase's struggles are indeed in the past, this could be the perfect time for a contender to woo the Guardians into trading their longtime closer." The idea that the Guardians could trade Clase seems a bit far-fetched, though it's not impossible. Clase has multiple more years of team control on his contract at a very affordable price. But the Yankees aren't the most likely suitor, simply because their farm system doesn't have the depth to comfortably trade from in this instance. A Clase trade would likely cost an incredible prospect haul. Unless the Bronx Bombers are willing to cut ties with a top prospect like George Lombard Jr. or a big leaguer, this deal isn't too likely. But, it's still possible if the Yankees' front office gets ultra-aggressive. Adding Clase would give the team the best bullpen in the league for the next few seasons. More MLB: MLB Writer Suggests $120 Million Red Sox Superstar Could Be Traded
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Trade Idea Lands Guardians' All-Star Closer Emmanuel Clase
Cubs Trade Idea Lands Guardians' All-Star Closer Emmanuel Clase originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, sitting atop the National League Central with a 45-28 record. They own the sixth-best offense in baseball, according to FanGraphs, and have proven they can overcome serious hurdles — including injuries to their top two starters — while fielding one of the most balanced rosters in the majors. Advertisement That success sets them up perfectly to add at the trade deadline, and according to Yahoo! Sports' Russell Dorsey, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase could be an intriguing target. Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Blaze-Imagn Images 'Last season, there wasn't a better reliever in baseball than Emmanuel Clase,' Dorsey wrote. 'He was so good that he finished third in AL Cy Young voting, a sign of his sheer dominance during the regular season.' But after shining in 2024, Clase ran into struggles during the postseason, which carried into the early part of 2025. The three-time All-Star is 4-1 with a 3.82 ERA in 32 appearances this season — a solid stat line, though not quite his usual elite level. Dorsey noted that Clase had some rough spots in April but is trending in the right direction. Advertisement 'That said, Clase appears to be putting his struggles behind him,' Dorsey added. 'Over his past 15 outings, he has a 1.88 ERA with seven saves and has looked more like the two-time AL Reliever of the Year. If Clase's struggles are indeed in the past, this could be the perfect time for a contender to woo the Guardians into trading their longtime closer.' A proven bullpen ace like Clase would give Chicago an even more dangerous bullpen and add postseason experience to a team with serious title ambitions. With the Cubs primed to make a deep run in October, landing a difference-maker at the back end could make all the difference. Related: Major League Baseball Announces Historic Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
