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

Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase found his way back into the closer role after a good outing against the Boston Red Sox.