Emmanuel Clase

Emmanuel Clase led MLB with 42 saves last season, cementing his status as an elite closer and giving fantasy managers a reason to pay for saves in 2023. He pitched 72 2/3 innings, striking out 77, and maintaining a microscopic 1.36 ERA and 0.73 WHIP. He is in the 90th percentile and above in nine of 12 categories on Statcast, and even some slight regression in his overall numbers still leaves him in "elite" territory. Clase will turn 25 before the season and is locked into the closer role in Cleveland, making him and Edwin Diaz the clear top two at the position heading into 2023.

Emmanuel Clase earns save Tuesday

Emmanuel Clase allowed one unearned run in the ninth inning but still managed to save a 5-3 win over the Royals on Tuesday. Clase struck out two and allowed one hit.

Fantasy Impact

Clase earned his 42nd save of the season, with just four blown saves. Overall, he has a 3-4 record, 1.36 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts over 72 1/3 innings of work this year.