EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Inks five-year extension Clase signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Guardians on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Clase and the Guardians ramped up extension talks in recent days, and the two sides were able to reach an agreement ahead of the regular season. The right-hander is in line to reprise his role as Cleveland's closer to begin the 2022 campaign after he converted 24 of 29 saves with a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings across 71 relief appearances last year.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians talking extension with Emmanuel Clase; talks break down with Jose Ramirez The Guardians deadline for negotiating extensions with players is April 7, opening day.

APRIL 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Hasn't yet agreed to extension Clase hasn't yet agreed to a contract extension with the Guardians, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact A previous report indicated that Clase had signed an extension with the Guardians on Friday, but the two sides are still in discussions. Regardless of whether the sides reach an agreement prior to the April 7 deadline, Clase is in line to begin the season as Cleveland's closer.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to contract extension Clase signed a contract extension with the Guardians on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Clase has been pitching well early in spring training, allowing a run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in four innings across four Cactus League appearances. The right-hander emerged as Cleveland's closer in 2021, making 71 relief appearances and posting a 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 69.2 innings while converting 24 of 29 save chances.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong beginning to spring Clase has struck out three and allowed three hits across three innings in three Cactus League appearances.

Impact Clase enters the 2022 campaign as the Guardians' top closing option. With James Karinchak (shoulder) sidelined to start the season, it's safe to say Clase will get a week or two at a minimum to take full control of ninth-inning duties. The flamethrowing right-hander was fantastic last year with a 1.29 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 74:16 K:BB across 69.2 innings. He logged 24 saves, six holds and five blown saves, though he was the obvious closer by the end of the season.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Randy Arozarena named AL Rookie of the Year; Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase fifth Cincinnati's Jonathan India wins NL Rookie of the Year award.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez, Emmanuel Clase nominated for 2021 All-MLB team Jose Ramirez is one of seven third basemen nominated, while Emmanuel Clase is one of 16 relief candidates.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Indians leave name behind as injury-riddled season ends

The Indians' final season as the Indians ended sooner than fans hoped

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Is Emmanuel Clase's stellar season worthy of AL Rookie of the Year, and where does it rank in Cleveland history? Could Emmanuel Clase be Cleveland's first Rookie of the Year winner in 31 years?

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blows save, takes win Clase (4-5) allowed one unearned run on three hits while striking out one across one inning, getting the win in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Clase allowed three straight singles before Gavin Sheets scored on a throwing error by Yu Chang. He blew Cleveland's lead, but the team walked it off in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Clase the win. It was his first blown save since July 16. The 23-year-old has a 1.35 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 66.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber expected to start as Indians host the White Sox

The Indians are expected to send Shane Bieber to the mound Friday and the White Sox will give Dylan Cease the start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC

Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Locks down 24th save Clase earned the save Tuesday against the Royals after firing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two.

Impact Clase worked around a one-out double by Michael Taylor in the ninth to slam the door for his 24th save of the year. Since July 25, Clase has converted 13 save opportunities in a row, improving his season stats to a 1.37 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Shane Bieber wants to return, Anthony Gose's arrival and Emmanuel Clase's unrivaled heat: Meisel's Musings Indians notes on Shane Bieber's rehab, Anthony Gose's call-up, Cleveland's 30-homer hitters, Emmanuel Clase's radar-gun readings and more.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches 23rd save Clase struck out one in a perfect seventh inning during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader to record his 23rd save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Twins.

Impact The right-hander continues to thrive as the main man in the Cleveland bullpen. Since July 25, Clase has converted 12 straight save chances, posting a dazzling 0.40 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and 23:1 K:BB through 22.2 innings over that stretch. With James Karinchak still trying to fix his mechanics at Triple-A, Clase has taken full advantage of his opportunity to cement himself as the unquestioned closer for his club.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Triston McKenzie, Indians take 1st game; Twins gain DH split

Triston McKenzie turned in another stellar start for Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Converts 22nd save Clase pitched a clean ninth inning Thursday to earn the save against Minnesota.

Impact The 23-year-old was tasked with preserving a 4-1 lead and needed only 11 pitches to retire Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler. It was the 22nd save of the year for Clase, who has been scored upon just once in his last 23 appearances dating back to mid-July. He's issued only one walk during that stretch against 22 strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians snap 25-inning scoreless streak, beat Twins 4-1

Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Records four-out save Clase allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 11-5 win over Boston.

Impact The hard-throwing righty entered the contest to get the final out in the eighth inning with Cleveland clinging to a one-run lead. The offense took over with a five-run rally in the ninth, giving Clase plenty of breathing room as he logged his 21st save of the year. His scoreless streak ended at 20.1 innings when he allowed a run to Kansas City on Thursday, but he's still been nearly untouchable in the second half. Overall, Clase owns a 1.51 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 63:15 K:BB in 59.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians homer in 19th straight; beat Sox 11-5

Franmil Reyes homered over the Green Monster to spark a three-run third inning _ Cleveland’s franchise-record tying 19th straight game with a home run _ and the Indians salvaged th...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up save Thursday Clase picked up the save Thursday against the Royals after allowing one run on two hits across one inning. He didn't strike out anyone.

Impact Clase ended a streak of 20 straight scoreless appearances that dated back to July 17, but he still got the job done and clinched his 20th save of the campaign. He's been perfect in all nine of his last save opportunities and has gone 20-for-24 on the year while also posting career-best numbers in both ERA (1.54) and WHIP (1.03) across 60 appearances (58.1 innings).

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians' McKenzie shuts down Royals again in return from IL

Triston McKenzie limited Kansas City to a run and two hits over six innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Royals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleveland Indians closer Emmanuel Clase named AL Reliever of the Month for August Emmanuel Clase is working on a streak of 20 1/3 scoreless innings. He has not allowed a run since June 16.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Locks down save Clase pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over Boston.

Impact The 23-year-old needed only 12 pitches (eight strikes) to protect the two-run lead after Cleveland pulled ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Clase stretched his scoreless streak to 19.1 innings, during which he's racked up eight saves, three holds and a 21:1 K:BB while scattering just seven hits. With James Karinchak optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Clase should go unchallenged as Cleveland's closer for the remainder of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE