Chicago Cubs Most Actively Monitoring Cleveland Guardians' Closer Emmanuel Clase

[Matthew Lenz]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to beef up their bullpen at the trade deadline and may do so by acquiring one of the best relievers in baseball history.

Francys Romero, an independent baseball reporter, is citing industry sources and sharing "the Chicago Cubs are one of the teams most actively monitoring Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase..."

Clase, controllable through 2028 via team options, has been his usual dominant self for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025, continuing to be one of baseball's elite closers. Through 45 appearances, he boasts a stellar 2.80 ERA (2.31 FIP) over 45.0 innings, along with 22 saves. Clase continues to rely on his high-velocity cutter, generating a lot of weak contact and groundballs. He's maintained an excellent K% of 23.4% and a low BB% of 5.2%, resulting in a superb K-BB% of 18.2%. While he's had a few more bumps than his remarkable 2024 season, Clase remains a top-tier relief pitcher and will come with a heavy price tag considering his production and team-friendly contract.

Do you think the Cubs should go all-in for Clase? Join the conversation in the comments!

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[BigbadB]

Go ahead and grab Shane Bieber along with him. I like one stop shopping sometimes.

[JunkyardWalrus]

*you spelled Jose Ramirez wrong!

(Ya ya, I know)

[Post Count Padder]

Well this one ain't happening. Clase suspended through August as part of a gambling investigation. 

[Backtobanks]

9 minutes ago, Post Count Padder said:

Well this one ain't happening. Clase suspended through August as part of a gambling investigation. 

Hoyer is thinking that he can get him cheap now.