EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Grabs 24th save Clase picked up the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Kansas City. He threw a perfect inning.

Impact Clase took the mound with a 2-1 lead after a two-run ninth inning for the Guardians and recorded a perfect inning to snare his 24th save of the campaign. The outing moved him to 24-for-29 on save appearances and bumped him into the league lead for saves.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23rd save Clase picked up the save Saturday against Milwaukee. He allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact Clase took care of business Saturday, punching out two of the four batters he faced to lock down his 23rd save of the year, tied for the most in MLB. The outing extended his scoreless inning streak to 11 appearances (11.1 innings) and marked his sixth multi-strikeout performance in nine games.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 22nd save Clase earned a save against the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two batters over one scoreless inning.

Impact Clase came on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and allowed two of the first three hitters he faced to reach base. However, he notched a big strikeout of Ryan Noda with one out and the tying run on third base before getting Seth Brown to fly out to end the game. Clase thus recorded his seventh straight successful save opportunity and is now 22-for-27 in save chances this season. He is tied for the major-league lead in that category and is on pace to challenge his career-best total of 42 saves, which he set last season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets four outs for 21st save Clase earned a save against the Padres on Thursday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter in 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Clase didn't record more than three outs in any of his first 33 appearances this season, but manager Terry Francona opted to go to him in a big eighth-inning spot Thursday. Clase needed four pitches to retire Manny Machado with a runner on second base, then came back out for the ninth and tossed a scoreless frame to notch his first save in nine days. Despite the mild drought in opportunities, Clase continues to lead the majors with 21 saves on the season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Clase Becomes First Closer In Baseball To Do This In 2023 Cleveland Guardians closer, Emmanuel Clase, leads baseball in saves with 20.

JUNE 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

First closer to 20 saves Clase picked up the save in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Red Sox. He didn't allow a hit while striking out two and walking one during a scoreless inning.

Impact Clase is the first closer to 20 saves this season and sports a 3.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 31 appearances (30 innings). The right-hander has blow five save opportunities already, which is one more than he had across 77 appearances last year, but he's converted his past five chances and remains one of the elite ninth-inning options in MLB.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up another save Clase earned his second save in as many days with a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins on Sunday. He allowed a hit and a walk and struck out two.

Impact Clase gave the Twins a glimpse of hope after giving up a walk and a single but ended the game by striking out Willi Castro. The 25-year-old now has four consecutive scoreless outings and is pacing all of baseball with 19 saves. His numbers aren't as eye-popping as year's past, but he's still proving he's as elite as they come in the ninth inning. Clase has a 3.10 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB over 29 innings.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap Emmanuel Clase maintained a 0.00 ERA against the Twins since joining Cleveland.

JUNE 4, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Collects 18th save Clase earned a save against the Twins on Saturday with a perfect inning that included two strikeouts.

Impact Clase had no problem protecting a two-run ninth-inning lead, striking out the first two batters he faced and needing a modest 15 pitches overall to set down the side in order. The save was the first for Clase since last Friday, though that wasn't due to any struggles, as the closer notched two scoreless innings in non-save situations in the interim. Clase leads MLB in both saves (18) and save chances (23) this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save Clase allowed one run on two hits over one inning against the Cardinals on Friday. He struck out two and earned a save.

Impact Clase picked up his league-leading 17th save of the year despite narrowly finishing off the 4-3 win. He's now coughed up eight runs (six earned) over his last 5.2 innings. Clase's sporting a 3.60 ERA with an 18:5 K:BB and five blown saves through 25 frames.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 16th save Clase picked up the save in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox, tossing a perfect ninth inning while recording one strikeout.

Impact Clase was called on to preserve Cleveland's shutout, and he succeeded by retiring Luis Robert, Yoan Moncada and Clint Frazier in order. It was a nice bounce-back effort for the closer, who blew a save and took the loss during his last appearance. Clase's strikeout numbers are down while his ERA and WHIP are up from previous years, but the right-hander is still leading the MLB with 16 saves.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed fourth loss Clase (1-4) blew a save and took the loss against the Mets on Friday. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while recording two outs (one strikeout).

Impact Clase was tasked with closing out a 9-7 game in the 10th inning and proceeded to hand the Mets a win by allowing three straight hits with two outs. He's given up seven runs (five earned) over his last 3.2 frames, spiking his ERA from 1.86 to 3.52 in the process. After blowing four of his 46 save chances last season, Clase has already blown five of his 20 opportunities in 2023.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with save Clase picked up the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the White Sox. He allowed a hit and picked up a strikeout in a scoreless inning.

Impact Clase had allowed three earned runs across his previous two outings. It was the first time this season the righty had allowed runs in consecutive appearances. He did allow a single Thursday, but locked up his league-leading 15th save without allowing a run. Clase has allowed seven hits in his last four innings, pushing his WHIP up to 1.16, and his ERA is 2.82, a career high.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' closer Emmanuel Clase continues to chase the fickle part of his game Emmanuel Clase leads the big leagues with 14 saves.

MAY 16, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Struggles but earns save Clase picked up the save Sunday against the Angels, despite allowing two runs on three hits in the ninth inning.

Impact Clase allowed hits to the first three batters faced, ultimately allowing the Angels to cut the lead to 4-3 in the ninth. However, he'd hang on for the one-run victory, earning his league-leading 14th save. Clase has allowed two runs in each of his last two appearances -- he had allowed just one earned run in his previous 14.1 innings. The 25-year-old right-hander is now 14-for-18 in save opportunities with a 2.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through 21.1 innings this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trout's double off Clase sparks Halos in 9th CLEVELAND -- It appeared the Angels were heading toward one of their most frustrating losses of the season, and things looked especially ble...

MAY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blows save, takes loss Clase (1-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and was charged with a loss against the Angels on Friday. He struck out one and was handed a blown save in one inning of work.

Impact Clase was tasked with finishing off the 4-3 game but coughed up a pair of runs, though one was due to an error. After converting 42 of 46 save opportunities last season he's already blown four of his first 17 chances in 2023. Despite some struggles, he still owns a strong 2.21 ERA. However, Clase has struck out just 12 batters through 20.1 frames (5.3 K/9).

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 13th save Clase earned the save Tuesday against Detroit, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.

Impact Clase picked up his league-leading 13th save of the year, closing out the Guardian's 2-0 shutout victory over the Tigers. The 25-year-old Clase has been dominant, allowing just one earned run over his last 14.1 innings. He's now 13-for-16 in save opportunities with a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in 19.1 innings this season. Despite a career-low 5.12 K/9, Clase has been effective thanks to a stellar 64.3 percent groundball rate.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back days with saves Clase picked up the save during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Twins, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he recorded one walk and one strikeout.

Impact Despite a two-out walk to Alex Kirilloff, Clase picked up his second save in as many days after blowing his previous chance -- May 3 versus the Yankees. The right-hander is now 12-for-15 in save opportunities this year, giving him the MLB lead over Josh Hader, who also had 11 coming into Sunday. Clase's three blown saves (one fewer than he had in 77 appearances last year) and lack of strikeouts (11:5 K:BB through 18.1 innings) are a bit concerning, but he remains Cleveland's top closing option.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning for save Clase struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Twins.

Impact Clase had blown two of his last three save chances entering Saturday, but he had no trouble protecting a one-run lead this time around. He's only struck out 10 batters while walking four over 17.1 innings this season, but he's been able to limit the damage well with a 2.08 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. He's now 11-for-14 in save chances and remains unchallenged for the closer role in Cleveland.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' bullpen so far hasn't saved the day like last season: Crowquill Emmanuel Clase and James Karinchak haven't yet thrown their best.

MAY 7, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Blows save Wednesday Clase allowed a run on two hits in one inning Wednesday versus the Yankees, taking a blown save.

Impact Clase allowed a game-tying RBI single to Willie Calhoun in the ninth inning. While Clase leads the American League with 10 saves, he's also already blown three save chances, including two in his last three outings. He had four blown saves in all of 2022, so he's certainly been a bit off in the early going this year. The right-hander also has a 2.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 16.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Clase can't save the day in Guardians 4-3 loss to Yankees in 10 innings Shane Bieber goes eight innings as Emmanuel Clase blows his third save in 12 chances.

MAY 4, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

The Guardians Continue To Rely Heavily On Emmanuel Clase Emmanuel Clase has already appeared in 16 games during the 2023 MLB season.

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reaches double-digit saves Clase picked up the save during Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

Impact The Guardians struck for three runs in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead, so Clase came on in the bottom half of the frame. The hard-throwing reliever retired Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks in order to secure his 10th save, tying him with Josh Hader for the MLB lead. It was a solid bounce back for the right-hander, who blew his second save of the season during Saturday's loss to Boston. Clase currently sports a 1.76 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP, but he has just nine strikeouts through 15.1 innings.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE