When Bryan Shaw filled in for an overworked John Axford in a save situation May 6, it seemed like just a one-shot deal. After all, Cody Allen was the reliever the Indians were hyping as a future closer before signing Axford this offseason.
But considering Shaw got -- and converted -- the first save opportunity after Axford's removal Sunday, with Allen working the eighth, it's safe to conclude he has first dibs.
And he should do fine in the role. His stuff isn't as impressive as Allen's, but it has yielded similar results. Through 20 appearances, he has a 1.45 ERA and 0.86 WHIP, averaging 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
Ultimately, Axford figures to get another shot at the role. It's what the Indians acquired him to do, and he did a good enough job of it in April to deserve a second chance. But in the meantime, Shaw is the Indians reliever to own in Fantasy.