He retired three straight Red Sox to clear the decks for Cade Smith in the ninth. Manager Stephen Vogt says Clase is still Cleveland’s closer, but Smith has converted the last three save situations.

After the game, Vogt was asked about this decision and explained it was about getting Clase active again after a five-day absence with the shoulder soreness. "It was great. I talk

The Cleveland Guardians are still waiting for Emmanuel Clase to regain his usual form. Clase allowed three runs in the ninth inning against Pittsburgh on Sunday for his second blown save of the season.