Chris Welsh said he is "very, very much in on Clase" and advised fantasy managers to keep rolling the Cleveland right-hander out there. Clase converted his fifth save after giving up a single run, and Welsh emphasized that the Guardians are clearly still handing him the ninth inning while using Cade Smith in a pure setup role. He contrasted the situation with Milwaukee, where Devin Williams already looks shaky and Luke Weaver is breathing down his neck, noting that Clase’s stuff is intact and the organization keeps feeding him save chances. Welsh’s takeaway: if there was even a tiny buy-low window it has probably slammed shut, but managers who already roster Clase should feel comfortable that the job is still his.

Chris Welsh said fantasy managers should remain confident in Emmanuel Clase after the right-hander converted a three-run save despite allowing a run. Welsh emphasized that Cleveland clearly still wants Clase finishing games – they are "not looking for perfection, they’re looking for him to continuously close those jobs." He contrasted Clase’s situation with Devin Williams, noting the Airbender’s diminished sharpness and the presence of a dominant setup arm (Luke Weaver) in New York, while Clase’s primary competition (Kate Smith) is still slotted firmly in a setup role. Because the Guardians keep handing Clase the ninth, Welsh advised treating last week’s brief scare as a buying window in season-long leagues rather than a reason to panic.