Buttrey struck out one and nailed down the save Saturday against the Astros after tossing a scoreless inning in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey bounced back after a woeful performance Friday, when he was unable to get the job done despite holding a three-run lead. Buttrey has blown three saves already this season and, while Saturday's performance might have bought him a bit more time as the Angels' closer, his role might be in jeopardy if he continues to be as inconsistent as he's been all season long.

Buttrey failed to earn the save against the Astros on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits while recording one out.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey entered the ninth inning in a save situation and was pulled after giving up one run and the Angels still leading by two. Unfortunately, his replacement Matt Andriese allowed both of Buttrey's baserunners to score. Buttrey may have escaped a blown save, but his job could be in jeopardy due to his recent ninth inning struggles. On the season, the right-hander has four saves to go with a 5.68 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

Buttrey (1-2) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Padres. He allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one batter in two-thirds of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey was coming off back-to-back scoreless outings, but he has now allowed runs in four of his last six appearances. The right-hander has a 4.63 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 1.5 HR/9 in his last 10 outings, but he remains the top option for saves in Anaheim, mostly by default.

Buttrey picked up his fourth save of the season Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk across 1.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey didn't strike out a single batter and struggled with his control after tossing just six of his 13 pitches for strikes, but the still got the job done. Buttrey has allowed runs in each of his last three appearances off the bullpen but has converted his last four save chances, so he seems to have the closer role locked down for the foreseeable future.

Buttrey (1-1) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit while striking out one Sunday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

It was a tough-luck loss for Buttrey, who allowed only a single to the first batter he faced in the 10th inning. With runners on first and third, he allowed a sacrifice fly to Mark Canha to end the game. Buttrey has converted each of the Angels' last three save chances, and has had little trouble in the role. He appears to be the primary closer for the team, but the Angels have won only nine games this season, limiting his chances.

Buttrey had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner over two innings to earn the save in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander allowed runs in three of his first four outings of the season to be charged with three blown saves, but in his last seven appearances he's given up three hits with a 4:2 K:BB over 7.2 scoreless frames while converting all three save chances. Buttrey has a 2.84 ERA and 1.18 WHIP for the season, though his 10 percent strikeout rate is far below the 27-plus percent he posted over the previous two seasons.

Buttrey (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Giants after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey came into the game with the Angels down by one run, and he needed 19 pitches -- 12 strikes -- to record all three outs. The right-hander has now gone six straight games without allowing a run, posting a 0.88 WHIP and fanning three across 5.2 innings during that stretch. He looks to be solidifying his spot in the ninth.

Buttrey notched the save Monday against the Athletics. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey struck out Matt Chapman and allowed a single to Mark Canha, but he closed the door quickly -- he fanned Robbie Grossman and induced a Stephen Piscotty lineout to earn his second save of the season. The Angels are handling the closer situation with a committee-based approach, but Buttrey seems to lead that committee after notching saves in two of his last three appearances.

Buttrey earned his first save of the season after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey had blown three saves in his first four appearances of the season, but he finally converted one Tuesday. After the contest, manager Joe Maddon revealed that the struggling Hansel Robles has been removed from the closing role, with the skipper noting that the Halos will lake a committee approach to save situations, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Based on his usage Tuesday, Buttrey tentatively profiles as the top option in the committee, but he won't have much security. Keynan Middleton and Felix Pena could also factor into the Angels' closing mix.

Buttrey allowed a run on three hits in 1.2 innings Sunday, blowing the save in a loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

After Buttrey allowed an RBI single to Josh Reddick to tie the game in the ninth inning, the Astros went on to win in the 11th. The 27-year-old reliever has now blown three saves in just four appearances this season. He owns a 7.20 ERA with just one strikeout in five innings.