EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Locks down 24th save Clase earned the save Tuesday against the Royals after firing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two.

Impact Clase worked around a one-out double by Michael Taylor in the ninth to slam the door for his 24th save of the year. Since July 25, Clase has converted 13 save opportunities in a row, improving his season stats to a 1.37 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Shane Bieber wants to return, Anthony Gose's arrival and Emmanuel Clase's unrivaled heat: Meisel's Musings Indians notes on Shane Bieber's rehab, Anthony Gose's call-up, Cleveland's 30-homer hitters, Emmanuel Clase's radar-gun readings and more.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches 23rd save Clase struck out one in a perfect seventh inning during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader to record his 23rd save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Twins.

Impact The right-hander continues to thrive as the main man in the Cleveland bullpen. Since July 25, Clase has converted 12 straight save chances, posting a dazzling 0.40 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and 23:1 K:BB through 22.2 innings over that stretch. With James Karinchak still trying to fix his mechanics at Triple-A, Clase has taken full advantage of his opportunity to cement himself as the unquestioned closer for his club.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Triston McKenzie, Indians take 1st game; Twins gain DH split

Triston McKenzie turned in another stellar start for Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts 22nd save Clase pitched a clean ninth inning Thursday to earn the save against Minnesota.

Impact The 23-year-old was tasked with preserving a 4-1 lead and needed only 11 pitches to retire Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler. It was the 22nd save of the year for Clase, who has been scored upon just once in his last 23 appearances dating back to mid-July. He's issued only one walk during that stretch against 22 strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians snap 25-inning scoreless streak, beat Twins 4-1

Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records four-out save Clase allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 11-5 win over Boston.

Impact The hard-throwing righty entered the contest to get the final out in the eighth inning with Cleveland clinging to a one-run lead. The offense took over with a five-run rally in the ninth, giving Clase plenty of breathing room as he logged his 21st save of the year. His scoreless streak ended at 20.1 innings when he allowed a run to Kansas City on Thursday, but he's still been nearly untouchable in the second half. Overall, Clase owns a 1.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 63:15 K:BB in 59.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians homer in 19th straight; beat Sox 11-5

Franmil Reyes homered over the Green Monster to spark a three-run third inning _ Cleveland’s franchise-record tying 19th straight game with a home run _ and the Indians salvaged th...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save Thursday Clase picked up the save Thursday against the Royals after allowing one run on two hits across one inning. He didn't strike out anyone.

Impact Clase ended a streak of 20 straight scoreless appearances that dated back to July 17, but he still got the job done and clinched his 20th save of the campaign. He's been perfect in all nine of his last save opportunities and has gone 20-for-24 on the year while also posting career-best numbers in both ERA (1.54) and WHIP (1.03) across 60 appearances (58.1 innings).

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians' McKenzie shuts down Royals again in return from IL

Triston McKenzie limited Kansas City to a run and two hits over six innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Royals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians closer Emmanuel Clase named AL Reliever of the Month for August Emmanuel Clase is working on a streak of 20 1/3 scoreless innings. He has not allowed a run since June 16.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Locks down save Clase pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over Boston.

Impact The 23-year-old needed only 12 pitches (eight strikes) to protect the two-run lead after Cleveland pulled ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Clase stretched his scoreless streak to 19.1 innings, during which he's racked up eight saves, three holds and a 21:1 K:BB while scattering just seven hits. With James Karinchak optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Clase should go unchallenged as Cleveland's closer for the remainder of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians get obstruction call in 8th, rally past Red Sox 7-5

Oscar Mercado was awarded home plate on a fielder’s obstruction call for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-5

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians send struggling reliever Karinchak to minors

The Cleveland Indians have sent struggling reliever James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus after he failed to retire a batter and got the loss Friday night against Boston

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians' Emmanuel Clase emerging as closer with streak of 7 straight saves Emmanuel Clase is putting together a strong second half of the season thanks to mixing his fastball and slider.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Delivers save No. 18 Clase saved Sunday's 3-0 triumph over the Angels, allowing one hit with one strikeout in one inning.

Impact Clase completed Cleveland's shutout by firing 11 of 15 pitches for strikes and cruising to an easy save. The 23-year-old is yet to surrender a run in 8.2 August innings while striking out 10 and permitting just four baserunners this month.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League Classic

Cal Quantrill pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Amed Rosario launched an early homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in the Little League Classic

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snaps up 17th save Clase worked a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to pick up his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Clase was his normal overpowering self Tuesday night, with nine of his 15 pitches registering at 100 mph or faster. He struck out Mitch Garver and Miguel Sano before getting Rob Refsnyder to fly out to end the game. The right-hander has not allowed a run in his last 12 appearances and has a K:BB of 7:1 in August.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records 16th save Clase allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

Impact The right-hander had no trouble protecting a two-run lead to earn his fifth save in his last six appearances. Clase's scoreless streak is up to 9.1 innings, and he's allowed just four hits while striking out nine in that span. He's up to 16 saves, a 1.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB across 46.1 innings. Cleveland has often used one of Clase or James Karinchak -- who logged a perfect eighth inning for a hold Sunday -- in the closer role this season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers

Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 15th save Clase struck out both batters he faced to record his 15th save of the season in a 6-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact While the final score wasn't particularly close, Blake Parker ran into enough trouble in the ninth inning that the tying run was on deck, creating a save situation for Clase. The right-hander seems to have put his early July struggles behind him, turning in eight straight scoreless appearances with an 8:0 K:BB through 8.1 innings and converting four straight save opportunities.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill beats Tigers keeps Cabrera 2 shy of 500 homers

Cal Quantrill kept Miguel Cabrera in the ballpark as he nears 500 home runs and shut down the rest of Detroit’s lineup for seven innings, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-1 win...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts save Monday Clase pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 extra-inning win over Toronto.

Impact After a rough patch around the All-Star break, Clase has strung together 7.2 scoreless innings while adding three saves and three holds in those seven appearances. The 23-year-old has had his wild moments at times, but he appears locked in currently. Even better for Clase, James Karinchak pitched the seventh inning Monday -- the latter has struggled recently as well, muddying the waters for closing duties in Cleveland. Clase has a 1.81 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 47:14 K:BB across 44.2 innings while converting 14 of 18 save chances this year.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray expected to start as Toronto hosts Cleveland

The Indians will start Eli Morgan on Monday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie Ray

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes off wild win Clase secured his 13th save of the season Saturday against the White Sox, allowing two hits with one strikeout in 1.2 innings.

Impact Clase entered the game with one out in the eighth inning with Cleveland on top 12-11, and he recorded the final five outs of the contest. It was just the third time in 45 appearances this season Clase has had to work more than a single inning, but he came through with his sixth consecutive scoreless appearance. The 23-year-old has posted a sparkling 1.85 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 43.2 innings in 2021 while converting 13 of 17 save opportunities.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE