Clase did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Clase was on the mound for the fourth time this season, but he finally got the chance to earn his first save. Though he didn't record a strikeout, the outcome was never in doubt as he needed only eight pitches to retire the White Sox in order. Clase clearly holds the closer role in Cleveland, and he should see plenty of opportunities as the season progresses.

Clase coughed up a two-run homer in a non-save situation during Monday's win over the Royals. He walked one batter and struck out another.

EDGE Analysis

Clase entered a 10-5 game and struggled out of the game. He walked Bobby Witt and then gave up a two-run shot to Andrew Benintendi before retiring the next three batters. Clase has yet to see a save opportunity but he's allowed three hits and three runs (two earned) through two appearances this season.

Clase (0-1) allowed an unearned run on two hits without recording an out, taking the extra-inning loss Saturday versus the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Clase wasn't able to navigate the automatic runner in the 10th inning, allowing back-to-back singles to Hunter Dozier and Adalberto Mondesi. It's a tough result to open the season for Clase, but there's little reason to be worried yet. The right-hander posted a stellar 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP while converting 24 saves in 69.2 innings last season, and he'll continue to get looks in high-leverage spots. It'll take more than one rough outing for his closer status to be in danger.

Clase signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Guardians on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clase and the Guardians ramped up extension talks in recent days, and the two sides were able to reach an agreement ahead of the regular season. The right-hander is in line to reprise his role as Cleveland's closer to begin the 2022 campaign after he converted 24 of 29 saves with a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings across 71 relief appearances last year.

Clase hasn't yet agreed to a contract extension with the Guardians, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A previous report indicated that Clase had signed an extension with the Guardians on Friday, but the two sides are still in discussions. Regardless of whether the sides reach an agreement prior to the April 7 deadline, Clase is in line to begin the season as Cleveland's closer.

Clase signed a contract extension with the Guardians on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clase has been pitching well early in spring training, allowing a run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in four innings across four Cactus League appearances. The right-hander emerged as Cleveland's closer in 2021, making 71 relief appearances and posting a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings while converting 24 of 29 save chances.

Clase has struck out three and allowed three hits across three innings in three Cactus League appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Clase enters the 2022 campaign as the Guardians' top closing option. With James Karinchak (shoulder) sidelined to start the season, it's safe to say Clase will get a week or two at a minimum to take full control of ninth-inning duties. The flamethrowing right-hander was fantastic last year with a 1.29 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 74:16 K:BB across 69.2 innings. He logged 24 saves, six holds and five blown saves, though he was the obvious closer by the end of the season.

Clase (4-5) allowed one unearned run on three hits while striking out one across one inning, getting the win in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Clase allowed three straight singles before Gavin Sheets scored on a throwing error by Yu Chang. He blew Cleveland's lead, but the team walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Clase the win. It was his first blown save since July 16. The 23-year-old has a 1.35 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 66.2 innings this season.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.