While it wasn't an ideal audition for the closer role, Smith has gone 3-for-5 in save opportunities this season with a 3.40 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 65:17 K:BB across 45 innings.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ first game without closer Emmanuel Clase took a dramatic turn late Monday night at Progressive Field. Cade Smith blew a save opportunity, and ex-Guardians ...

By BRIAN DULIK Tyler Freeman singled home the go-ahead run off Cade Smith as Colorado scored four times in the ninth inning July 28, rallying the Rockies to an 8-6 victory over the Guardians after ...