Cleveland Guardians' John Means talks to the media following his first affiliate rehab start since undergoing his second Tommy John surgery.

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They have done so without Emmanuel Clase, one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, who is on non-paid administrative leave due to a potential gambling probe. However, this has allowed new arms to get opportunities in save situations.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

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When the Cleveland Guardians learned that Emmanuel Clase would be placed on administrative leave amid an MLB investigation, Stephen Vogt initially said the team would go "closer by committee" instead of appointing one pitcher to that position.

"Smith leads the Guardians with three saves during Clase's leave," Ulrich writes, "and Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt explained his faith in Smith's ability to thrive amid pressure-packed scenarios is connected with Smith aspiring to become an eye surgeon when he was younger."

Zack Meisel discussed these topics and more during a wide-ranging live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Friday.

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