Giles struck out one in the ninth inning Friday night against the White Sox for the save.

EDGE Analysis

Giles didn't have much trouble retiring the side in order, needing just 12 pitches to record save No. 9. The 28-year-old has now tossed nine consecutive scoreless outings and owns a 1.56 ERA with 26 punchouts over 17.1 frames on the year.

Giles struck out all three Rangers batters he faced in the 12th inning Friday en route to his eighth save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

All three strikeouts came via swinging third strikes. Giles is among the top relievers in baseball in swinging-strike percentage, and he's now 8-for-9 in save chances. In his last seven appearances, Giles has allowed a total of five hits with zero walks and 12 strikeouts.

Giles earned a win and struck out two batters in a 4-2 victory against the Athletics on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays bullpen gave up the lead in the eighth, but after Giles pitched a scoreless ninth, Toronto earned a walk-off win. Giles has blown one game himself this season, but he has seven saves and a 1-1 record with 2.19 ERA as well. Giles also owns a 1.46 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 12.1 innings this season.

Giles allowed no earned runs on three hits and no walks while striking out one across 1.1 innings to earn the save Sunday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Giles was called in to preserve a two-run lead with two outs in the eighth inning. Though he allowed a hit that brought in one inherited runner, he managed to hold on to record his seventh save of the season. While he allowed three hits, all of them were singles and one didn't leave the infield. Giles is now 7-for-8 in save opportunities, but his 1.50 WHIP is indicative that he's made things interesting during several of his save chances.

Giles allowed a hit and struck out two batters to earn his sixth save of the season in a 7-4 victory against the Twins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Throwing 11 strikes out of 16 pitches, this is the type of work owners want to see out of Giles. He started the season strongly, but had allowed three runs in the last 2.1 innings prior to Thursday. He is 6-for-7 in save opportunities with a 3.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in nine innings over 11 appearances this season.

Giles earned his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Twins. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Giles picked up his fifth save in six chances but was certainly shaky in this one as he permitted a leadoff homer to Marwin Gonzalez and walked the next batter. After recording two outs, the game was almost tied on a double by Byron Buxton, but C.J. Cron was thrown out at the plate to end the contest. Giles now has a 3.38 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP with a 12:5 K:BB this season.

Gilse (illness) is available Tuesday against the Twins, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

An illness prevented Giles from pitching in Monday's game, with Joe Biagini getting the save. Giles threw prior to Tuesday's game and was deemed ready to go, so expect him to pitch in a save situation should one come up.

Giles (illness) will throw Tuesday afternoon to determine his availability for the second game against the Twins, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles was unavailable for Monday's game, but will throw prior to the game Tuesday to see if he can pitch if a save opportunity were to arise. Joe Biagini was given the save in his absence Monday.

Giles has been sick and was unavailable in Monday's game against the Twins, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It does not sound like a serious illness, but it was enough for Giles to be unavailable. Joe Biagini recorded the save in that contest, and it is unclear if Giles will be available if a save opportunity were to arise Tuesday.

Giles allowed one hit and struck out two in a save during a 3-1 victory against the Rays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

While owners would like to see him yield fewer baserunners, this was a nice way for Giles to respond after blowing a save against the Red Sox on Thursday. Giles is 4-for-5 in save opportunities with a 2.57 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. He also has 11 strikeouts in seven innings.