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.