EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Handed loss Saturday Clase (0-1) allowed an unearned run on two hits without recording an out, taking the extra-inning loss Saturday versus the Royals.

Impact Clase wasn't able to navigate the automatic runner in the 10th inning, allowing back-to-back singles to Hunter Dozier and Adalberto Mondesi. It's a tough result to open the season for Clase, but there's little reason to be worried yet. The right-hander posted a stellar 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP while converting 24 saves in 69.2 innings last season, and he'll continue to get looks in high-leverage spots. It'll take more than one rough outing for his closer status to be in danger.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0

Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom h...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Myles Straw, Guardians reach $25 million, 5-year contract

Outfielder Myles Straw and the Cleveland Guardians agreed to a $25 million, five-year contract, a deal with two option years that could be worth $39.5 million over seven seasons

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 vict...

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians announce 5-year contract with Clase on opening day The Cleveland Guardians began opening day Thursday by making official a $20 million, five-year contract with Emmanuel Clase, ensuring one of...

APRIL 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Guardians announce 5-year contract with Clase on opening day

The Cleveland Guardians began opening day Thursday by making official a $20 million, five-year contract with Emmanuel Clase, ensuring one of the breakout stars of the rechristened...

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians make Emmanuel Clase contract extension official Cleveland's closer is now under contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.

APRIL 7, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

AP source: Ramírez, Guardians agree on 5-year, $124M deal

A person familiar with the deal tells AP that All-Star third baseman José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians have reached agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Guardians' Opening Day roster, rookies and contract talks with José Ramírez and Emmanuel Clase: Meisel's Musings Here are some thoughts on the roster, the rookies and the team's contract talks ahead of Opening Day.

APRIL 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Emmanuel Clase's extension is a good deal for both sides- Terry Pluto's Goodyear Scribbles It's quiet contract extension, but signing Emmanuel Clase to a 5-year deal makes sense for both sides.

APRIL 3, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

What Emmanuel Clase And His Contract Extension Bring To The Guardians' Bullpen What does Clase and his extension bring to the bullpen?

APRIL 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

AP source: Guardians, RP Clase agree to $20M, 5-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to terms with closer Emmanuel Clase on a $20 million, five-year contract

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks five-year extension Clase signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Guardians on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Clase and the Guardians ramped up extension talks in recent days, and the two sides were able to reach an agreement ahead of the regular season. The right-hander is in line to reprise his role as Cleveland's closer to begin the 2022 campaign after he converted 24 of 29 saves with a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings across 71 relief appearances last year.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians talking extension with Emmanuel Clase; talks break down with Jose Ramirez The Guardians deadline for negotiating extensions with players is April 7, opening day.

APRIL 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Hasn't yet agreed to extension Clase hasn't yet agreed to a contract extension with the Guardians, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact A previous report indicated that Clase had signed an extension with the Guardians on Friday, but the two sides are still in discussions. Regardless of whether the sides reach an agreement prior to the April 7 deadline, Clase is in line to begin the season as Cleveland's closer.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to contract extension Clase signed a contract extension with the Guardians on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Clase has been pitching well early in spring training, allowing a run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in four innings across four Cactus League appearances. The right-hander emerged as Cleveland's closer in 2021, making 71 relief appearances and posting a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings while converting 24 of 29 save chances.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong beginning to spring Clase has struck out three and allowed three hits across three innings in three Cactus League appearances.

Impact Clase enters the 2022 campaign as the Guardians' top closing option. With James Karinchak (shoulder) sidelined to start the season, it's safe to say Clase will get a week or two at a minimum to take full control of ninth-inning duties. The flamethrowing right-hander was fantastic last year with a 1.29 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 74:16 K:BB across 69.2 innings. He logged 24 saves, six holds and five blown saves, though he was the obvious closer by the end of the season.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Randy Arozarena named AL Rookie of the Year; Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase fifth Cincinnati's Jonathan India wins NL Rookie of the Year award.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, Emmanuel Clase nominated for 2021 All-MLB team Jose Ramirez is one of seven third basemen nominated, while Emmanuel Clase is one of 16 relief candidates.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Indians leave name behind as injury-riddled season ends

The Indians' final season as the Indians ended sooner than fans hoped

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Emmanuel Clase's stellar season worthy of AL Rookie of the Year, and where does it rank in Cleveland history? Could Emmanuel Clase be Cleveland's first Rookie of the Year winner in 31 years?

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blows save, takes win Clase (4-5) allowed one unearned run on three hits while striking out one across one inning, getting the win in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Clase allowed three straight singles before Gavin Sheets scored on a throwing error by Yu Chang. He blew Cleveland's lead, but the team walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Clase the win. It was his first blown save since July 16. The 23-year-old has a 1.35 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 66.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber expected to start as Indians host the White Sox

The Indians are expected to send Shane Bieber to the mound Friday and the White Sox will give Dylan Cease the start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC

Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS