Greene pitched a hitless and scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers now have three wins this season, and Greene has recorded a save in each one of them while not allowing any runs to date. Detroit's offense has been a bit sluggish to begin the year, and so far, that's translated into plenty of close games and save opportunities for the veteran closer.

Greene tossed a perfect 10th inning with a strikeout to record the save in Thursday's 2-0, season-opening win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

After Christin Stewart put the Tigers up with a home run in the top of the 10th, Greene closed the door on 13 pitches in the bottom half. The 29-year-old had a rough 5.12 ERA last season but looked better in spring training, and he should stick in the closer role for however long he pitches well or until he's potentially traded later in the year.

Greene has allowed just a single run on five hits and a walk through eight innings so far this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Detroit's incumbent closer is off to a good start in camp, which is encouraging after a 2018 campaign in which he posted a 5.12 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 63.1 innings. The 30-year-old Greene doesn't figure to be in the long-term plans for a rebuilding Detroit team, especially with 24-year-old Joe Jimenez presumably waiting in the wings as the closer of the future. Greene still figures to have some early-season value, at least until he's traded or simply replaced by Jimenez, both of which are distinct possibilities.

Greene avoided arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year contract with the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene will enter spring training as the frontrunner for the closer's role, even after posting an alarming 5.12 ERA over 63.1 frames a season ago. Even if he manages to let the job slip away, he should still be in line for high-leverage innings heading into the 2019 campaign.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said the team view Greene as the closer heading into next season, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene was able to pick up 32 saves in 38 opportunities despite logging a 5.12 ERA (4.65 FIP) during the 2018 campaign. His 65:19 K:BB helped him wiggle out of some jams, though his 1.7 HR/9 mark warrants concern. He will go into next year with a leg up on Joe Jimenez for the ninth-inning role.

Greene pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. He walked one and struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Greene now has 32 saves this season, which is somewhat of a miracle considering his 5.12 ERA. The scoreless appearance Tuesday snapped a streak of four straight games with at least one run allowed, though the 29-year-old managed to grab a save in three of those outings. The Tigers are likely looking to move on from Greene in the closer role in 2019, but potential heir apparent Joe Jimenez has also struggled some this year with a 4.31 ERA, making the situation a bit murkier heading into the offseason.

Greene allowed a run on three hits in an inning of work but still managed to record his 30th save of the season Sunday against the Indians. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Greene entered with a three-run lead and allowed the first two hitters to reach, bringing the tying run to the plate. He then conceded a run-scoring single with two outs but was able to retire Rajai Davis to end the threat. Greene owns an ugly 5.07 ERA to go along with a 1.39 WHIP this season, but he continues to operate in the closer's role and can provide saves down the stretch for fantasy owners who can stomach his ratios.

Greene allowed two runs on three hits but secured the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Greene entered with the Tigers up 5-2 and quickly got into trouble, allowing two singles, a sacrifice fly and another single to start the ninth inning. The veteran closer than retired Jason Kipnis and Francisco Lindor to sneak away with save No. 29 of the season. Greene's save total has helped fantasy owners, but his 5.01 ERA and 1.37 WHIP are hard to stomach.

Greene (4-6) allowed two runs on two hits in an inning of work to blow the save Saturday against the Cardinals, but he picked up the win when the Tigers rallied for a run in the bottom of the ninth.

EDGE Analysis

Greene picked up a win for the second straight day, but this was a much rockier outing than Friday. The 29-year-old allowed a game-tying, two-run home run to Marcell Ozuna that tied the game at 3-3 before stealing the win when the Tigers scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth. Greene now has six blown saves and a 4.87 ERA this season, and his fantasy value comes purely from his role as the closer in a bullpen that doesn't have many other good options.

Greene (3-6) pitched a scoreless ninth inning and recorded the win in Friday's 5-3 walkoff win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Greene got the top of the ninth with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a harmless two-out single and got through the frame on 16 pitches, then picked up the win on Jeimer Candelario's game-winning home run. Greene's 4.63 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season speak to his volatility, but his 28 saves are good for fifth in the American League, so he has some fantasy value despite the poor ratios.