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The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared in at least one game for the Cleveland American League franchise known as the Blues (1901), Bronchos (1902), Naps (1903–14), Indians (1915–2021), and Guardians (2022–present). Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Wickman as a closer of the Cleveland Indians in 2006. Occurring on July 28, 2000, the trade to Cleveland was a seven-player deal which brought Richie Sexson to Milwaukee. [6] On May 7, 2006, Wickman became the Indians' all-time franchise leader in saved games with 130, surpassing the record previously held by Doug Jones. [7]
Lewis returned on July 4, and served as the Indians' closer in August and September, converting all 13 of his save opportunities. [12] In 51 relief appearances with Cleveland, he was 0–4 with 13 saves and a 3.82 ERA. [11] The 2009 season was difficult for Lewis, as he finished 2–4 with one save and a 4.61 ERA in 47 relief appearances. [11]
How Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase unlocked another level of excellence: 'Hitters look defeated before they go to the plate' ... Clase’s 1.29 ERA was the third-lowest in MLB history ...
Indians #2 starter Ubaldo Jiménez stepped up in Masterson's absence, going 4–0 with a 1.09 ERA during the month of September. He was named American League Pitcher of the Month. The Indians played some of their best baseball of the season in September, going 21–6 in the month including a 10-game winning streak to close the season.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, one of the most prominent closers in baseball history, has the most career saves of any MLB pitcher (652).. In baseball, a closing pitcher, more frequently referred to as a closer (abbreviated CL), is a relief pitcher who specializes in getting the final outs in a close game when his team is leading.
Clase was traded to Cleveland following the 2019 season and became their main closer in 2021. With Cleveland, Clase has been named an All-Star and led the American League in saves three times, was named AL Reliever of the Year in 2022 and 2024, and is the franchise's all-time save leader. [2]
The 2016 Cleveland Indians season was the 116th season for the franchise and the 23rd season at Progressive Field.The Indians won the American League Central for the first time since 2007 and also beat the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS for their first playoff win in nine years.