Cade Smith's first opportunity to save a game in Emmanuel Clase's place turned into a nightmare outing for the Guardians righty.

The Cleveland Guardians have seen a few of their best players' names thrown in trade rumors, but it seems they've already made their decision.

With less than a week until the MLB trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians are sure to receive plenty of calls on their top two relievers: Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches this week, here are the relief pitchers and closers to keep an eye on in fantasy baseball.

The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.

The Cleveland Guardians have spent the bulk of the season as one of the sport's bigger disappointments, failing to build upon an American League Central title and hovering just under .500 in the week before the trade deadline.

Dissecting the myth of the interchangeable closer as Cade Smith's ninth-inning struggle highlights a void left by Emmanuel Clase.

Emmanuel Clase will be sidelined for at least a month, along with Luis Ortiz. Does that change how the Guardians approach the MLB trade deadline?

Here's how the Guardians are preparing to handle the ninth inning in the wake of closer Emmanuel Clase being unavailable for at least a month.