Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians named the American League Reliever of the Month for September; Mason Montgomery of the Pittsburgh Pirates named the National League Reliever of the Month for September

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All-Star closer Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians has been voted the American League Reliever of the Month for September and relief pitcher Mason Montgomery of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been named the National League Reliever of the Month for September. The announcements were made earlier today on MLB Network. Smith earned his second award this season and third overall after previously winning in September 2025 and May of this year.