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2 Guardians All-Stars named finalists for MLB postseason awards

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) - Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick was named a finalist for both the American League Cy Young Award and AL Rookie of the Year.

Meanwhile, Cleveland closer Cade Smith was named a finalist for the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award.

Finalists were announced on Monday night.

Joining Messick are the other two Cy Young Award finalists, including Dylan Cease (Blue Jays) and Cam Schlittler (Yankees).

Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) and Peyton Tolle (Red Sox) are the other two finalists for AL Rookie of the Year.

Bryan Baker (Rays) and Louis Varland (Blue Jays) are the other two finalists for the AL Reliever of the Year honor.

This season, Messick posted a 12-9 record with a 2.56 ERA. In 32 starts, he piled up 186.1 innings and 193 strikeouts.

Meanwhile, Smith was 6-1 with a 1.95 ERA and 41 saves for Cleveland in 2026. In 74 innings, he piled up 107 strikeouts.

The winners for the Cy Young Award and Reliever of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Rookie of the Year winners will be announced on Nov. 9.

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