Carlos Estévez RP KC Sun 7/2/23 7:21 PM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez allowed at least one baserunner in seven of his 10 outings in June, though he was able to convert all seven of his save chances in the month. He continues to work around traffic effectively -- he has a 1.85 ERA despite a 1.26 WHIP while racking up 42 strikeouts through 34 innings this season. He's converted 21 saves and added two holds while operating as the Angels' primary closer.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Wed 6/28/23 12:51 AM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez picked up the save Tuesday against the White Sox. He allowed one run on four hits while striking out one over one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez took the reigns with a 4-1 lead, but gave up a double to Eloy Jimenez on his first pitch, then handed out three consecutive singles to leave the bases loaded with no outs. However, Estevez managed to regain control of the inning, striking out Seby Zavala and then forcing Elvis Andrus to ground into a game-ending double play to secure the save. The save was his 20th of the year, good for the fourth most in baseball.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Sun 6/18/23 8:08 PM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez picked up the save Sunday against the Royals. He struck out one over a clean inning.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez bounced back from a shaky appearance Thursday, when he walked three batters and gave up a run while failing to record an out against the Rangers. Sunday's save marked his 19th of the campaign -- the third most in MLB -- and increased his ledger to a perfect 19-for-19 in save opportunities.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Fri 6/16/23 3:52 PM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez allowed one run on three walks Thursday against Texas. He did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez got the call in the ninth inning with the Angels up by three runs, but he was unable to record an out. The right-hander worked the count full against each of the three batters he faced and ended up walking each of them before being given the hook. Overall, Estevez threw just eight of 20 pitches for a strike and was charged with one run, but Jacob Webb managed to contain the damage and notch a save. Estevez has been exceptional this season with a 1.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 39:16 K:BB and 18 saves in 18 chances, so Thursday's meltdown isn't likely to impact his job security.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Wed 6/14/23 5:01 AM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez tossed a perfect two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Rangers. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez came in to get the final two outs, inheriting runners on first and second before striking out Josh Jung to end the game. The 30-year-old veteran is a perfect 18-for-18 in save opportunities this season which ties him for second in MLB, and has allowed just two earned runs over his last 11 appearances. Estevez owns a sparkling 1.50 ERA on the year to go with 39 strikeouts in 30 innings.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Sat 6/10/23 1:27 AM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez allowed a run on one hit and one walk while striking out one to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez gave up a solo home run to Mike Ford but was able to prevent any other damage. This was the second run Estevez has allowed over his last 5.1 innings, but he has a save in each of the five appearances in that span. For the season, he's 17-for-17 in save chances with a 1.59 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB over 28.1 innings.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Fri 6/9/23 7:01 AM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez picked up the save in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Cubs. He struck out one over a perfect inning.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez is now tied for third in the league in saves with 16. The right-hander also hasn't blown a save this year, and he's the only relief pitcher to not blow a save in at least 16 opportunities. The veteran is enjoying his first season away from Coors Field, posting a 1.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB through 27.1 innings.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Wed 6/7/23 1:57 AM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez worked around some traffic on the basepaths to pick up his 15th save in as many chances this year. He's now tied for second in the majors in saves after essentially being a question mark for the closer role entering the year. The 30-year-old has an excellent 1.37 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 26.1 innings, strong work that's allowed him to solidify his place in the Angels' bullpen hierarchy. Estevez has been scored on just twice in 13 appearances since the start of May.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Mon 6/5/23 3:14 PM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez earned a save over the Astros on Sunday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning.
EDGE Analysis
The game was tight throughout, and Estevez was asked to protect a one-run ninth-inning lead. He did so on just 11 pitches despite issuing a one-out walk. After a shaky spring training, Estevez has established a stranglehold on the Angels' closer role by converting all 14 of his save chances so far. He's posted a 1.42 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB over 25.1 innings.
Carlos Estévez RP KC Mon 5/29/23 11:53 PM
Carlos Estévez
RP KC
Estevez allowed a solo homer in one inning of work while earning a save over the White Sox on Monday. He issued one walk and did not record a strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Estevez was taken deep by Eloy Jimenez in the ninth inning but still finished off the 6-4 victory. Estevez has allowed two runs over his last 17 innings, both coming on solo home runs. He's now converted all 13 of his save chances while posting a 1.50 ERA and 32:10 K:BB through 24 appearances.