Cade Smith of Guardians Day-to-Day With Back Injury

Cade Smith, a relief pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, has been an active member of the team's bullpen this season. He has appeared in 37 games without making a start, throwing a total of 35 1/3 innings. His performance includes 55 strikeouts and a K/9 rate of 14.0, along with 3 saves.

This season, Smith holds an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.13. In recent outings, he pitched a scoreless inning against the Detroit Tigers on July 5, 2025, striking out two batters. He also recorded similar results against the Chicago Cubs on July 3, 2025.