Guardians manager Terry Francona: ‘I worry’ about closer Emmanuel Clase’s usage

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Emmanuel Clase leads the major leagues in saves with 20 but manager Terry Francona admitted Thursday he may be using the All-Star closer too much.

Clase, 25, has pitched in 31 of the team’s 61 games and has fanned 26 in 30 innings.

Classy catch for a Clase save.

Emmanuel Clase is the first to reach 20 saves on the season.

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Clase worked 72.2 innings in 77 games a year ago, piling up 42 saves for the division champs.

The Guardians wrap up a 3-game series tonight against Boston, then the Houston Astros come to town Friday for a 3-game set.

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