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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Cade Smith has turned around his 2026 season with a dominant stretch as the Cleveland Guardians' closer. After a rocky start to the season, Smith delivered an impressive performance against the Kansas City Royals on May 6, striking out the side with only one hit allowed. He has now collected 11 saves (tied for 5th in AL, later leading the AL), with a 3.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 21:4 K:BB ratio across 18.1 innings. Smith has earned saves in 4 consecutive outings and 6 of his last 7 appearances, demonstrating restored composure and control on the mound. His dominant strikeout ability and pitch arsenal (four-seamer, sweeper, splitter) have been on full display.
Strengths
- + Dominant recent performance vs. Royals with 3 strikeouts and 1 hit allowed
- + 11 saves tied for AL lead, demonstrating elite closer status
- + 4 consecutive save opportunities converted
- + 6 of last 7 appearances resulted in saves
- + Excellent strikeout rate with 21 K's in 16.1 innings
- + Strong pitch arsenal with effective four-seamer, sweeper, and splitter
- + Restored composure and control after rocky start to season
- + Low WHIP of 1.29 indicating good command
- + Narrative turnaround from struggling to dominant closer
Weaknesses
- - Rocky start to 2026 season raised initial concerns
- - 2 blown saves on the season
- - ERA of 3.44 is slightly elevated for a closer
- - Allowed earned run in recent May 9 appearance vs. Twins
About
Cade Smith is a rp for the Cleveland Guardians.
Player Overview
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Cleveland Guardians
Recent News
Cade Smith struck out three of the five batters he faced in the ninth for his 15th save Tuesday against the Tigers.
May 19, 2026
Cade Smith: Fans two for 14th save of 2026
May 16, 2026
Cade Smith worked a hitless ninth for his 14th save Saturday against the Reds.
May 16, 2026
Mason Miller worked around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn a save against the Brewers on Wednesday.
May 14, 2026
Cade Smith struck out the side in the ninth for his 13th save Wednesday against the Angels.
May 13, 2026