Barlow walked one during a scoreless ninth inning to earnt he save in Thursday's 4-1 victory against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow entered after the Rangers scored four in the top of the ninth to take the lead and surrendered a leadoff walk but induced a double play and pop out to end the game. He appears healthy after a nine-game hiatus due to a blister and should see regular closer duties for the foreseeable future with a dominant 1.76 ERA and 0.91 WHIP.

Barlow was unavailable for Wednesday's save opportunity against the Angels due to a "hot spot" on his finger, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has apparently battled the blister issue all season, but it flared up more than usual Wednesday and prevented him from being available. Barlow could remain unavailable for another day or two before reclaiming the closer's role. Dennis Santana secured the save against the Halos, but Matt Bush and Brock Burke could also be in the mix if another save opportunity arises in the next couple days.

Barlow issued one walk and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning while earning a save over the Angels on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow allowed a leadoff walk to Luis Rengifo but had no issue finishing off the 7-4 win. He's now turned in 10 straight scoreless appearances, going 1-0 with seven saves during that span. The 26-year-old is sporting a 1.35 ERA and a 15:4 K:BB on the year.

Barlow earned the save after allowing one hit and one walk across a scoreless ninth inning during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Royals. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow came on in the top of the ninth with a two-run lead, but gave up a leadoff single to Ryan O'Hearn. After retiring the next two batters, the closer walked MJ Melendez, bringing the winning run to the plate. However, Whit Merrifield bounced one to second to end the game, securing Barlow's sixth save of the season. The second-year reliever has converted all six of his save attempts this year and currently holds a 14:3 K:BB.

Barlow earned the save, tossing a perfect ninth inning in a 6-4 win Tuesday over Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow faced the bottom three hitters in the Kansas City lineup and retired them in order. He has converted all five of his save opportunities and has not allowed a hit since April 16, pitching 7.1 innings since then. With a 1.74 ERA and 0.68 WHIP, the 26-year-old is off to a dominant start in his sophomore campaign.

Barlow earned the save, allowing a walk and striking out a batter in the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

After walking the first batter, Barlow retired the final three batters in order. It was not the most efficient outing as he needed 24 pitches to complete the inning, throwing only 13 strikes. The 26-year-old has not allowed a hit in his last six outings, covering 6.1 innings, and is 4-for-4 in save opportunities on the season.

Barlow earned the save during Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Phillies by allowing one unearned run during the 10th inning. He struck out two and didn't record a walk.

EDGE Analysis

The two teams were held scoreless through nine innings, but the Rangers claimed a two-run lead in the top of the 10th thanks a two-run single by Brad Miller. Barlow didn't allow a ball out of the infield during the bottom half of the inning, but Jean Segura -- who started the inning on second -- came around to score on a Odubel Herrera groundout after advancing to third when Didi Gregorius struck out to start the inning. Barlow has recorded saves in three straight appearances and currently sports a 2.16 ERA with a 12:1 K:BB.

Barlow grabbed the save during Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Phillies with a scoreless ninth inning. He had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow needed only eight pitches to retire the side in order and pick up his second save of the season. The 26-year-old was named the team's closer by manager Chris Woodward just over a week ago, and he's converted both his save chances thus far. The right-hander has a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB through 7.1 innings this season.

Barlow earned the save against the Braves on a Saturday with a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter.

EDGE Analysis

Rangers manager Chris Woodward called Barlow the team's closer last weekend, but the right-hander hadn't gotten the chance to prove himself in the role until being called upon Saturday versus the Braves. That was largely due to circumstance -- through their first 20 games, the Rangers had won just six contests and provided only one save opportunity, which went to Matt Bush. Barlow finally got his first chance to close Saturday and did well, needing just 11 pitches to retire the side in order. More opportunities should come in time, and Barlow has demonstrated good stuff so far this season, allowing just five hits while posting a 9:1 K:BB across 6.1 innings.

Barlow is seen by manager Chris Woodward as the Rangers' closer, though he wasn't available in a save chance Saturday against Oakland after pitching Thursday and getting fully warmed up Friday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Woodward said in late March that he didn't want to put Barlow in the closer role right away. He didn't wind up putting anyone else in the role right away, as the team didn't record a save through its first 13 games. Matt Bush got the save opportunity Saturday, but it looks as though Barlow will be the most likely option to get the next chance.