Barlow retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Wednesday's 8-5 win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Demarcus Evans made things interesting in a non-save situation, which allowed Barlow to enter with a three-run lead to nab his fourth save of the year. The 25-year-old has emerged as one of Texas' top closing options with a 1.74 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 20.2 innings. He's logged three holds, a blown save and an 0-2 record in addition to his four saves in 22 appearances.

Barlow (0-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Rangers fell 9-5 to the Rockies, coughing up five runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning to blow his first save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth, and while three Texas errors behind him didn't help matters, Barlow's back-to-back walks with one out set the stage for Colorado's rally. One bad outing likely won't jeopardize his spot as the primary closing option for the Rangers, and the 25-year-old rookie still sports a 1.96 ERA and 20:9 K:BB through 18.1 innings.

Barlow secured his third save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Rockies on Monday. He needed just seven pitches to get through three batters, as he threw a perfect inning.

EDGE Analysis

Monday was Barlow's first appearance since Aug. 19 after he spent some time on the 10-day injured list for a finger blister. The 25-year-old was thrown right back into the closer's role upon return and was able to shut down the Rockies for his third save in as many attempts. Barlow now owns a 1.02 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings and figured to remain the team's ninth-inning man until a reason should come up for change.

Barlow (finger) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow wound up missing just the minimum 10 days while recovering from a blister. He recorded saves in two of his last three appearances before hitting the injured list, so it's possible he could return to the ninth inning going forward.

Barlow landed on the 10-day injured list due to a blister Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow appeared to be emerging as one of the top closer candidates in Texas, recording the team's last two saves, but he won't see any more time in the ninth or any other inning for at least 10 days. Nick Snyder's contract was selected to take his place in the bullpen.

Barlow struck out a batter and worked around a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to notch his second save of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers' closing situation has been a difficult one to pin down since Ian Kennedy was dealt to Philadelphia on July 30, but Barlow appears to have at least temporarily seized hold of the ninth-inning gig. After converting a relatively stress-free save Friday, Barlow got the job done again two days later, turning in another scoreless ninth. Though he'll need to turn in a few more clean outings to build up job security, Barlow is worthy of a speculative pickup for fantasy managers that are desperate to make up ground in the saves category.

Barlow walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's win over Oakland. He struck out one and earned the save.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow worked around a one-out walk to secure the 8-6 win and pick up his first big-league save. The 25-year-old righty has been tremendous since debuting in June, allowing just one run through 13.2 innings (0.66 ERA) with an 18:6 K:BB. Barlow tallied seven saves with a 2.57 ERA this season with Triple-A Round Rock this season and he could force his way into more ninth-inning looks down the stretch.

Barlow pitched a perfect inning and collected a hold Tuesday, striking out two Angels and setting a new club record for consecutive strikeouts in the process.

EDGE Analysis

When Barlow struck out Jack Mayfield leading off the eighth inning, it was his eighth straight whiff spread across five relief appearances, breaking the club record of seven (which had been shared by three pitchers, including Nolan Ryan). Barlow has also collected a hold in three straight outings, and with a 0.93 ERA and 0.62 WHIP across the first 9.2 innings of his big-league career, he's already looking like one of the top arms in the Rangers' bullpen. Spencer Patton is first in line for saves right now, but if he stumbles, Barlow could be next in line.

Barlow struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Barlow had his contract selected earlier this week and made his big-league debut Thursday. He operated as a closer for Triple-A Round Rock but is expected to pitch in low-leverage situations for now.

Barlow had his contract selected by the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been at Triple-A Round Rock this season and has pitched well with a 2.57 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB across 21 innings. Barlow also went 7-for-7 in save chances, though he should fill a low-leverage role in his first taste of big-league action.