Brad Hand

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was hit hard in his first blown save of the season. Called upon to protect a 6-3 lead in the ninth, Hand coughed up five runs in an eventual 8-6 loss to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Hand has been one of the best closers in baseball this season, so he can surely be forgiven for the poor outing. With the loss, Hand's ERA ballooned to 2.36. No need for concern as he was due for a bad outing after being unhittable for most of the season.

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up the win in a 3-2 victory over the Royals on Monday. Hand tossed a scoreless inning, striking out one.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran closer held the Royals scoreless in the top of the 10th inning and was rewarded for his efforts when Jason Kipnis hit a walk-off homer. Hand now has a 4-2 record, 1.05 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 22 saves, and 50 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings.

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up his 21st save in a 7-6 win over the Tigers on Friday. Hand allowed one run on two hits in the frame.

Fantasy Impact

Hand wasn't at his sharpest but he was able to preserve the victory. He is perfect in 21 save chances while posting a 1.11 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings of work.

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand got two outs in a 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. Hand struck out one without allowing a run.

Fantasy Impact

It wasn't a save situation but Hand hadn't pitched since Saturday. He has put together a dominant season, posting a 3-2 record, 0.86 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings.

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday. Hand allowed one hit and struck out two.

Fantasy Impact

Hand has been a dominant force at the back of the Cleveland bullpen this season. He now has a 0.88 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 20 saves, and 46 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings of work.