EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Handed loss Saturday Clase (1-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. He was also charged with a blown save.

Impact Clase's scoreless streak came to an end at seven innings with the shaky appearance. He'd converted all six of his save chances over that span. For the season, the closer is 9-for-11 in save chances with a 1.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB over 14.1 innings. It's not his usual level of dominance, but it's good enough to keep him in the closer role.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save Friday Clase allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn a save over Boston on Friday.

Impact After a leadoff double by Jarren Duran, Clase retired the next three batters to close out the 5-2 win. Clase has now converted eight consecutive save chances, making him nine for 10 on the year. He's riding a seven-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 1.93 alongside an 8:4 K:BB.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eighth save Clase picked up the save during Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Rockies, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in which he allowed one run and didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Clase entered with a three-run lead in the ninth and retired the first two batters on ground outs before Alan Trejo pushed a base hit through the infield. The hard-throwing right-hander induced a fly ball from Brenton Doyle to end the game, giving Clase eight saves in nine chances. The closer hasn't allowed a run in seven consecutive appearances, but he's also failed to record a strikeout in four straight games. Regardless, Clase remains one of the elite relief pitchers in the game, so his strikeout numbers should rise as the season progresses.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seventh save Clase picked up the save Sunday with a clean ninth inning Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Clase coaxed three straight groundouts on just six pitches to wrap up a 7-4 win over Miami. Clase now has seven saves on the year, tied for second most in the league, converting all but one opportunity. He's 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 12 innings this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down sixth save Clase gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Tigers. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander pounded the zone, throwing 19 of 22 pitches for strikes, but Detroit hitters were able to eke out a couple singles and it took a sliding catch by Will Brennan on a Tyler Nevin bloop to right field to avoid disaster for the Guardians. Clase sports a 2.70 ERA through 10 innings and has gone 6-for-7 on save opportunities, but his 8:4 K:BB isn't yet up to the level he displayed the last two years while racking up 66 saves in 75 chances.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

José Ramírez's home run leads Guardians past Tigers 3-2

José Ramírez bounced back from one of the worst games of his career with a three-run homer in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fifth save of season Clase picked up the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over Washington, recording zero strikeouts over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Clase entered with a two-run lead and proceeded to retire Victor Robles, Alex Call and Dominic Smith in order. The hard-throwing closer is now five for six in save opportunities and hasn't given up a run in seven of his nine appearances.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets fourth save Clase gave up one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday against the Nationals to secure the save.

Impact He hasn't been quite as dominant in the early going as he was last season, but Clase is still one of the very best closers in the league. The 25-year-old flame thrower boasts a 52.4 percent groundball rate, eight strikeouts, four saves and one win through eight innings.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase needs to earn a save against the pitch clock Emmanuel Clase, who led the big leagues in saves last year, is still trying to get comfortable with the pitch clock.

APRIL 14, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Takes first loss Clase (1-1) took the loss Wednesday versus the Yankees, allowing an unearned run on two hits and no walks while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Clase entered with the game tied at 3-3, so this wasn't a save situation. The right-hander gave up a single to Giancarlo Stanton, and an error by shortstop Amed Rosario got him to second base. Oswaldo Cabrera then singled in pinch runner Gleyber Torres for the go-ahead run. Clase has been a little shaky this season, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over seven innings. He's also 3-for-4 in save chances, so there's little reason to be concerned about the sloppiness.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks overcome Boone ejection, rally for 4-3 win over Guards

Oswaldo Cabrera hit a tiebreaking, two-out double in the ninth inning off Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase and the New York Yankees survived a nerve-racking finish for a 4-3 win ove...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third save Clase picked up the save Monday against the Yankees. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out two over one inning.

Impact Clase looked sharp in the top of the ninth inning and set the Yankees down in order. He needed only 10 pitches (seven strikes) to secure his third save of the season in four chances and now owns a 4.50 ERA with six strikeouts and four walks over six frames.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down second save Clase earned a save against the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact Cleveland's bullpen blew a late lead to send the game into extra innings, but the Guardians' offense was able to put up two runs in the top of the 10th. Clase then came on to close the door in the bottom of the frame, throwing 11 of 15 pitches for strikes and fanning the final two batters he faced. This was a solid bounce-back after Clase blew a save chance by giving up two runs against Oakland on Monday.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez hits RBI single in 10th, Guardians outslug A's 12-11

José Ramírez hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning after his RBI triple in the eighth gave Cleveland the lead, and the Guardians rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 12-11

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save chance Clase (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks in one inning during Monday's win over Oakland. He was charged with a blown save but earned the win.

Impact Seth Brown sent the game to extras by taking Clase deep in the ninth inning of a 10-8 contest. Clase had fired two perfect frames to begin his 2023 campaign before Monday's misstep. Fortunately for him, Cleveland's offense took care of business in the 10th. He blew just four saves in 46 chances last season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first save Clase earned a save Saturday against the Mariners, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact After Aaron Civale gave Cleveland seven scoreless innings, manager Terry Francona turned to James Karinchak in the eighth. Karinchak continued the shutout, and Clase finished things off with a perfect ninth. He needed just eight pitches, seven of which were strikes, to earn the save. Clase is among the most reliable closers in baseball, having converted 67 of 76 save chances since the start of 2021.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Civale goes 7, Guardians hit 2 HRs to beat Mariners 2-0

Aaron Civale pitched seven smooth innings, and Josh Naylor and Andrés Giménez homered as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged for homer Sunday Clase gave up a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League game versus the Royals.

Impact Clase worked the fifth inning in this contest and ended up giving up his first two runs of the spring. The Guardians' closer posted 42 saves with an excellent 1.36 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and just three homers allowed over 72.2 innings last season, so this is likely just a blip on the radar. He'll be one of the most popular relievers in fantasy drafts, with a cutter that can top 100 mph and two straight years of ninth-inning dominance under his belt.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who will pitch in front of Emmanuel Clase in Guardians' bullpen: Hey, Hoynsie At the moment six pitchers have jobs in Cleveland's bullpen with two open spots.

MARCH 11, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Emmanuel Clase Brings The Heat In Spring Debut Emmanuel Clase made his Spring Training debut with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday afternoon.

MARCH 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clase in midseason form in spring debut TEMPE, Ariz. -- Emmanuel Clase used the first of his nine scheduled Spring Training appearances to work on his 91 mph slider. Just say the m...

MARCH 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Closer Emmanuel Clase scheduled for spring debut Monday against Angels: Guardians takeaways The Guardians have All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase on a nine-game schedule for spring training.

MARCH 6, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Nine Guardians make World Baseball Classic rosters; José Ramírez, Emmanuel Clase not among them Andrés Giménez, Cal Quantrill and Enyel De Los Santos will compete for their home countries.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Emmanuel Clase Ranked By MLB Network As The Second Best Reliever Heading Into 2023 MLB Network ranks Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase as the second best relief pitcher behind the New York Mets’ Edwin Diaz.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Emmanuel Clase Ranked By MLB Network As The Second Best Reliever Heading Into 2023 MLB Network ranks Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase as the second best relief pitcher behind the New York Mets’ Edwin Diaz.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM