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Picks up hold Sunday Wittgren allowed a run on one hit and struck out one over one inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Wittgren worked the seventh inning and allowed a solo shot to Wilson Ramos that cut Cleveland's lead to 3-2. The 29-year-old Wittgren hasn't been busy yet this season, working 2.2 innings over three appearances. He's allowed four runs on four hits and two walks. The right-hander is part of Cleveland's closer committee, but he's been less effective on the mound than either of Emmanuel Clase or James Karinchak.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong bullpen leads Indians to sweep of Miggy-less Tigers

Logan Allen recovered from a bumpy first inning to get his first win with Cleveland and the Indians completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns first save of season Wittgren picked up the save Wednesday against the Royals after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He didn't record a strikeout nor he issued a walk.

Impact Wittgren is part of a three-man closer committee alongside James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase, but he got the nod for the save opportunity here and didn't disappoint -- he retired Hunter Dozier, Kyle Isbel and Michael Taylor while only needing eight pitches to retire the side. This was a big bounce-back performance for the 29-year-old right-hander, who opened the year allowing three runs across two-thirds of an inning against the Tigers on April 3.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

José Ramírez’s second two-run homer of the game snapped a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals after Cy Young winner Sha...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Teheran wins in Detroit debut, Tigers beat Indians 5-2

Julio Teheran pitched through trouble in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Closing time: Indians to use closer-by-committee approach

The Indians will open the season without a definitive closer

MARCH 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Part of closer committee Cleveland will use a committee of James Karinchak, Emmanuel Clase and Wittgren for save chances this season, manager Terry Francona told MLB.com.

Impact Wittgren had a strong spring with a 1.08 ERA and nine strikeouts in 8.1 innings with one walk. It sounds like the closer situation could be flux early in the season, but Wittgren could get a larger share of save chances if he continues his spring performance.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Potential closing option Wittgren has impressed manager Terry Francona this spring and could be a candidate to close games to start the season, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact James Karinchak is being drafted as if he's Cleveland's most likely closer, and while he could certainly fill the role, there hasn't been much of an indication from the team that he's the clear favorite. Karinchak struck out an incredible 48.6 percent of batters last season but also walked 14.7 percent, and he's been no different this spring, striking out 18 batters in eight innings while walking six. Wittgren, by contrast, offers a far less extreme package. Both his 28.6 percent strikeout rate and 6.1 percent walk rate last season were strong but not particularly noteworthy, and his 6:1 K:BB in six scoreless innings this spring is similarly solid. If Francona prefers stability over dominance in the ninth inning, it could well be Wittgren who earns the majority of the team's save opportunities this year.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp to begin spring Wittgren has allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one over three scoreless innings to begin spring training.

Impact Wittgren served as one of Cleveland's top setup men in 2020 and has been effective across three relief outings this spring. The right-hander will likely serve in a setup role once again with James Karinchak the favorite to begin the season as the team's closer, but Wittgren could contend for save chances if Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase struggle early in the year, Ben Axelrod of WKYC reports.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal with Cleveland Wittgren agreed Tuesday with Cleveland on a one-year, $2 million contract to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Wittgren was one of the club's top setup men in 2020, turning in a 3.42 ERA and a 28:6 K:BB in 23.2 innings. With Cleveland choosing to non-tender Brad Hand this offseason, Wittgren could be in the mix for saves in 2021 if the team doesn't acquire another established closing option over the winter.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021 CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Nick Wittgren avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing Tuesday to a $2 million, one-year...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021 Reliever Nick Wittgren has avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing to a $2 million,...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021 Reliever Nick Wittgren avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing Tuesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Wittgren avoids arbitration for 2021 (source) Cleveland avoided arbitration with reliever Nick Wittgren on Tuesday, as the two sides agreed to a $2 million contract for 2021, a source to...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • MLB.COM

Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021

Reliever Nick Wittgren has avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement

Eric Haase and Daz Cameron hit RBI singles during a four-run eighth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers won their first game following manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, 5-2 over...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Cubs walk off over Indians on consecutive HBPs

Willson Contreras and Cameron Maybin were plunked by consecutive pitches from Cleveland reliever Nick Wittgren in the ninth inning, forcing home the winning run as the Chicago Cubs...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Indians end Hader’s hitless streak, beat Brewers 4-3

Milwaukee closer Josh Hader allowed his first hit of the season, and then gave up César Hernández’s game-winning single in the ninth inning of the Cleveland Indians' 4-3 victory ov...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians

Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 in the first game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter Thursday night as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 to...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3

Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in a career high-tying five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pira...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3

Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

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Strong bullpen leads Indians to sweep of Miggy-less Tigers

Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

Teheran wins in Detroit debut, Tigers beat Indians 5-2

Closing time: Indians to use closer-by-committee approach

Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement

Cubs walk off over Indians on consecutive HBPs

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

Indians end Hader’s hitless streak, beat Brewers 4-3

Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3