Estevez came in with a four-run lead in the ninth inning Tuesday and pitched a scoreless inning against the Yankees, allowing just one hit.

EDGE Analysis

While it doesn't count as a save, Estevez continues to prove himself as the go-to guy at the back of the Rockies bullpen with closer Jake McGee (knee) on the disabled list. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday as well, and has been flawless since McGee went on the DL on June 10.

Estevez allowed one hit and struck out one as he pitched the ninth inning of Monday's 5-3 win over the Marlins for his fourth save in as many tries.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez has been lights out since taking over the closer role, going 4-for-4 in save opportunities while allowing just one base runner. He'll likely be the ninth-inning man in Colorado until Jake McGee (knee) returns.

Estevez shut the Yankees down in order to nail down a 6-3 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

That's three saves in as many chances since taking over the closer role for the injured Jake McGee. Estevez hasn't allowed a base runner in any of those three appearances. He is also 1-3 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 22.1 innings this season.

Manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the Rockies' closer while Jake McGee (knee) is out, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weiss was hesitant to name either Jason Motte or Estevez the closer prior to Saturday's matchup, but after Estevez came into a tough situation that Motte created and completed the save, Weiss felt confident enough to give the 23-year-old the job. Estevez does have some closing experience, as he amassed 24 saves between High-A, Double-A, and the Arizona Fall League, so as long as he can continue performing like he did Saturday, he could be a decent fill-in until McGee returns from the DL.

Estevez possesses a 4.05 ERA and 9.5 K/9 through 13.1 innings with the Rockies this season.

EDGE Analysis

Although the ERA is nothing to call home about, Estevez hasn't allowed a run in his past four appearances. He also only walked one batter and gave up one hit while amassing seven strikeouts over that 4.1 inning span. The 23-year-old's success is hardly sustainable considering his gaudy .229 BABIP he's allowing in addition to his rough 5.4 BB/9, but he could be in line for more work in the short term if he continues to success against major league hitters.

Estevez was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez will provide the Rockies with some bullpen depth after going 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA and four strikeouts in five games with Albuquerque this season. The right-hander was brought up along with Gonzalez German and Jon Gray as the Rockies made six roster moves ahead of Friday's series opener against the Dodgers.