Estevez picked up his sixth save as he worked around a walk for a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez is now six-for-seven since moving into the closer's role June 11 with a solid 15:5 K:BB in 14 innings. He'll have to be tighter with his control or he's bound to get burned by Coors Field sooner rather than later, but closing in Colorado is a difficult task and he has taken to it well in the early going.

Estevez pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn his fifth save Saturday at the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez was protecting a one-run lead, and closed the door on the Braves while throwing 15 pitches. This was his first save since June 20, and his first opportunity since blowing his third save of the year on June 24. He now has a 4.18 ERA to go along with a 1.18 WHIP.

Estevez will remain the closer in Colorado following the activation of Jake McGee, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez has allowed an earned run in three of his last four appearances, resulting in two losses and one blown save being charged. Given the struggles, it wouldn't be surprising to see him removed from ninth-inning duties, but it appears the Rockies will wait and ease McGee back into action instead. Estevez will still cling on to some fantasy utility in the short term, but as long as McGee can return to his pre-injury form, look for Estevez to eventually be usurped as closer.

Estevez (1-4) entered a tie game in the ninth inning Thursday against Arizona and proceeded to allow a run on three hits to take the loss.

EDGE Analysis

Hey, if this is what amounts to a Coors Field disaster for the Rockies' interim closer, his fantasy owners will take it. Estevez had delivered seven straight scoreless outings prior to this one; he's generally been an asset in the ninth, so he's worth owning while Jake McGee (knee) continues his recovery.

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.