Ken Giles
RP FA
Sat 9/21/19 12:17 AM

Giles didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two during the ninth inning in a save against the Yankees on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old gave up a run in his most recent outing, but he pushed his ERA back below 2.00 with his latest scoreless inning. Giles has pitched very well over the last month, posting a 2.08 ERA with six saves and no blown opportunities in his last 13 appearances. Overall, Giles is 2-3 with a 1.98 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 50 innings this season.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Sun 9/15/19 8:00 PM

Giles pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to record his 20th save during a 6-4 victory against the Yankees on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
He doesn't get many save opportunities, but Giles has put together a really solid season. He has 20 saves with only one blown opportunity, which came all the way back on April 11, and in his last 11 appearances, he owns a 1.64 ERA. Giles is also 2-3 with a 1.88 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 48 innings this season.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Wed 9/11/19 3:11 AM

Giles allowed one hit and a walk but struck out two during the ninth to nail down his 19th save in a 4-3 victory against the Red Sox on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Things got a little hairy, as the tying run reached scoring position with one out, but Giles shut the door with a strikeout and flyball for the final two outs. He doesn't get many opportunities, but the 28-year-old only has one blown save and has converted 16 straight chances. Giles is 2-3 with 19 saves, 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 46 innings this season.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Tue 8/27/19 11:10 PM

Giles allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Giles was called upon in the ninth inning to preserve a two-run lead. After allowing a leadoff single to Billy Hamilton, he retired the next three batters he faced to record his 17th save of the campaign. He's now turned in five consecutive scoreless appearances, bringing his ERA to a stellar mark of 1.71. He's also managed a 1.10 WHIP as well as 69 strikeouts across 42 innings on the season.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Sun 8/25/19 7:11 PM

Giles struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Giles was reinstated from the paternity list on Sunday so the Blue Jays likely just wanted to get him loose again as he's appeared in only one game since Aug. 16. The 28-year-old righty lowered his ERA to 1.76 with a 67:15 K:BB.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Sun 8/25/19 2:38 PM

The Blue Jays reinstated Giles (personal) from the paternity list ahead of Sunday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Toronto optioned right-handed reliever Justin Shafer to Triple-A Buffalo in order to open up a spot for Giles in the bullpen and on the active roster. Giles was only away from the team for three days, so he should immediately step back into the closing role for Toronto, pushing Derek Law to setup duties.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Sat 8/24/19 5:17 PM

Giles (paternity) is scheduled to rejoin the Blue Jays on Sunday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
After spending a few days away attending to the birth of his son, Giles will return to the active roster for the series finale in Seattle and will presumably be available to close should a save situation present itself. Giles hasn't blown a save since the All-Star break, but he has been dealing with a nagging elbow injury, which has opened the door for Derek Law to collect three saves this month.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Thu 8/22/19 6:58 PM

Giles was placed on the paternity list prior to Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
He must miss Thursday's game, but no more than three games, meaning he will be back by Sunday, at the latest. Derek Law should serve as the closer while Giles is away. Jordan Romano was recalled in a corresponding move.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Tue 8/13/19 11:20 PM

Giles allowed one walk and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Giles made his first appearance since August 7 but showed little rust, allowing only a walk in route to his 16th save of the season. This outing strengthens the probability that Giles avoids the injured list, as he consistently sat between 96 and 97 mph with his fastball. For the season, he maintains a strong 1.89 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while striking out 62 across 38 innings.

Ken Giles
RP FA
Mon 8/12/19 4:32 PM

Giles (elbow) is available out of the bullpen Monday against the Rangers, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Giles hasn't pitched since Wednesday -- when he allowed two runs on three hits to earn the save against the Rays -- due to an ongoing elbow issue, but he'll be available Monday if needed after playing catch with no issues over the weekend. Derek Law has been serving as Toronto's closer in place of Giles, who has made just two appearances since July 27 due to the elbow issue.