Clase picked up the save Sunday against the Angels, despite allowing two runs on three hits in the ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Clase allowed hits to the first three batters faced, ultimately allowing the Angels to cut the lead to 4-3 in the ninth. However, he'd hang on for the one-run victory, earning his league-leading 14th save. Clase has allowed two runs in each of his last two appearances -- he had allowed just one earned run in his previous 14.1 innings. The 25-year-old right-hander is now 14-for-18 in save opportunities with a 2.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through 21.1 innings this season.

Clase (1-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and was charged with a loss against the Angels on Friday. He struck out one and was handed a blown save in one inning of work.

EDGE Analysis

Clase was tasked with finishing off the 4-3 game but coughed up a pair of runs, though one was due to an error. After converting 42 of 46 save opportunities last season he's already blown four of his first 17 chances in 2023. Despite some struggles, he still owns a strong 2.21 ERA. However, Clase has struck out just 12 batters through 20.1 frames (5.3 K/9).

Clase earned the save Tuesday against Detroit, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.

EDGE Analysis

Clase picked up his league-leading 13th save of the year, closing out the Guardian's 2-0 shutout victory over the Tigers. The 25-year-old Clase has been dominant, allowing just one earned run over his last 14.1 innings. He's now 13-for-16 in save opportunities with a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in 19.1 innings this season. Despite a career-low 5.12 K/9, Clase has been effective thanks to a stellar 64.3 percent groundball rate.

Clase picked up the save during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Twins, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he recorded one walk and one strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a two-out walk to Alex Kirilloff, Clase picked up his second save in as many days after blowing his previous chance -- May 3 versus the Yankees. The right-hander is now 12-for-15 in save opportunities this year, giving him the MLB lead over Josh Hader, who also had 11 coming into Sunday. Clase's three blown saves (one fewer than he had in 77 appearances last year) and lack of strikeouts (11:5 K:BB through 18.1 innings) are a bit concerning, but he remains Cleveland's top closing option.

Clase struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Clase had blown two of his last three save chances entering Saturday, but he had no trouble protecting a one-run lead this time around. He's only struck out 10 batters while walking four over 17.1 innings this season, but he's been able to limit the damage well with a 2.08 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. He's now 11-for-14 in save chances and remains unchallenged for the closer role in Cleveland.

Clase allowed a run on two hits in one inning Wednesday versus the Yankees, taking a blown save.

EDGE Analysis

Clase allowed a game-tying RBI single to Willie Calhoun in the ninth inning. While Clase leads the American League with 10 saves, he's also already blown three save chances, including two in his last three outings. He had four blown saves in all of 2022, so he's certainly been a bit off in the early going this year. The right-hander also has a 2.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 16.1 innings.

Clase picked up the save during Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

The Guardians struck for three runs in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead, so Clase came on in the bottom half of the frame. The hard-throwing reliever retired Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks in order to secure his 10th save, tying him with Josh Hader for the MLB lead. It was a solid bounce-back effort for the right-hander, who blew his second save chance of the season during Saturday's loss to Boston. Clase currently sports a 1.76 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP, but he has just nine strikeouts through 15.1 innings.

Clase (1-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. He was also charged with a blown save.

EDGE Analysis

Clase's scoreless streak came to an end at seven innings with the shaky appearance. He'd converted all six of his save chances over that span. For the season, the closer is 9-for-11 in save chances with a 1.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB over 14.1 innings. It's not his usual level of dominance, but it's good enough to keep him in the closer role.

Clase allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn a save over Boston on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

After a leadoff double by Jarren Duran, Clase retired the next three batters to close out the 5-2 win. Clase has now converted eight consecutive save chances, making him nine for 10 on the year. He's riding a seven-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 1.93 alongside an 8:4 K:BB.

Clase picked up the save during Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Rockies, tossing a scoreless ninth inning in which he allowed one hit and didn't record a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Clase entered with a three-run lead in the ninth and retired the first two batters on groundouts before Alan Trejo pushed a base hit through the infield. The hard-throwing right-hander induced a flyball from Brenton Doyle to end the game, giving Clase eight saves in nine chances. The closer hasn't allowed an earned run in eight consecutive appearances, but he's also failed to record a strikeout in five straight games. Regardless, Clase remains one of the elite relief pitchers in the game, so his strikeout numbers should rise as the season progresses.