Cade Smith Finishes Second in AL Reliever of the Year Voting

Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith finished second in the inaugural BBWAA American League Reliever of the Year Award voting, collecting 133 points with 7 first-place votes, 15 second-place votes, and 8 third-place votes. Smith was a finalist alongside winner Louis Varland of the Toronto Blue Jays and third-place finisher Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays following an exceptional 2026 bullpen campaign.