Edward Mujica picked up his 25th save of the season Wednesday as the Cardinals beat the Astros.

Mujica was working a sixth consecutive game (though there was one off-day in between), so Trevor Rosenthal will probably handle any save opportunities over the next few days. Mujica allowed a single and had another baserunner reach on a Daniel Descalso error at third base, but it all worked out in the end. "Chief" has a 1.80 ERA and 55/5 K/BB ratio in 65 innings since joining the Cardinals at last year's trade deadline.

Edward Mujica earned his 23rd save of the season Sunday in the Cardinals' win over the Marlins.

Mujica was helped out by some strong defensive plays in the outfield as the Cards held the Fish scoreless in the top of the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. Mujica is 2-for-2 in save opportunities since blowing his first chance of the season last Thursday in Anaheim. He has a gorgeous 2.41 ERA and 0.75 WHIP.

Edward Mujica blew his first save chance of the season and look the loss Thursday against the Angels.

Mujica entered Thursday's outing a perfect 21-for-21 in save chances this season, but that all went out the window after he served up a game-tying two-run homer to Josh Hamilton. Howie Kendrick and Mark Trumbo followed with singles while Erick Aybar later delivered a two-out RBI single to end it. Mujica has been so good for this season that something like this was bound to happen some point. While it was a crushing loss for the Cardinals, there's every reason to believe that he'll get the next save chance.

Despite giving up a homer for a second straight outing, Edward Mujica picked up his 20th save in 20 chances Monday in the Cardinals' 5-2 defeat of the Cubs.

Mujica gave up a homer to Marlon Byrd on Thursday and another to Darwin Barney tonight, but he's yet to allow one in a one-run game. All four homers he's given up this year have been solo shots. It helps a lot that he hasn't walked a batter since April 3.

Edward Mujica nailed down his 18th save of the season with a perfect 2/3 of an inning in Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.

The Cardinals had a 12-5 lead going into the ninth, but Mujica had to enter after the D'Backs scored twice and still had the bases loaded. He got a sac fly and strikeout to end it. "Chief" now has a pristine 1.63 ERA and 0.61 WHIP on the year.

Edward Mujica will not be available Thursday against the Royals.

Not a surprise, as Mujica has notched a save in four straight games. Trevor Rosenthal could get a shot if a save opportunity arises Thursday.

Edward Mujica worked a perfect ninth to pick up his 16th save of the season on Tuesday.

Despite not earning his first save until April 18, Mujica is now among the league leaders in the category. The right-hander ranks behind only Jason Grilli, Mariano Rivera and Addison Reed on the saves leaderboard. "Chief" now has a microscopic 1.96 ERA and 0.61 WHIP.

Edward Mujica threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday in the Cardinals' win over the Brewers.

Mujica got some help from his outfield defense with both Jon Jay and Carlos Beltran contributing diving catches. Mujica now has a 1.42 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 18/1 K/BB ratio in 19 innings this season, and he's 13-for-13 in save opportunities. He should keep on rolling.

Edward Mujica tossed a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday against the Mets to earn his 11th save.

Mujica retired all three batters he faced in short order, needing only 12 total pitches. "Chief" now has a 1.28 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 36/4 K/BB in 42 1/3 innings since joining the Cardinals last July and is 11-for-11 in save opportunities this season. He can be a top fantasy closer all year.

Edward Mujica notched his eighth save of the season as the Cardinals outlasted the Brewers on Saturday.

Mujica retired all three batters he faced, pushing his ERA to 2.08 and his WHIP to 0.69. He could wind up being the top waiver wire grab of the 2013 fantasy season.

Edward Mujica gave up a homer Wednesday, but it didn't stop him from picking up his sixth save against the Reds.

After entering with a three-run lead, Mujica surrendered a solo shot to Brandon Phillips. It was just the third homer he's allowed in 37 1/3 innings as a member of the Cardinals. In 2010, he gave up 14 in 69 2/3 innings for the Padres, even with Petco Park helping him along.

Edward Mujica recorded an impressive save Tuesday, striking out Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce in order to preserve the Cardinals' one-run victory.

Mujica has benefited from not having to face the meat of the opposing teams' order in a few of his saves, but this one was no cheapie. The righty doesn't have a classic closer's repertoire, but his changeup is a nasty pitch right now and he's ridden it to five straight saves to go along with a 0.90 ERA and 0.60 WHIP.

Edward Mujica picked up his third save in three days Wednesday against the Nationals.

Mujica retired all eight batters he faced in recording those saves. Of course, it helped that the eight batters he faced were Anthony Rendon x2, Danny Espinosa x2, Kurt Suzuki, Ian Desmond, Chad Tracy and Jonathan Solano. Mujica is now 4-for-4 in save opportunities this season.

Edward Mujica tallied his third save of the season Saturday in the Cardinals' win over the Nationals.

Mujica entered a 2-0 game with Bryce Harper standing on second base. He got Ian Desmond to pop out to shallow right field and Chad Tracy to fly out to deep right. "Chief" has taken over the Cardinals' ninth-inning gig and is now building job security. He needs to be owned in all mixed fantasy leagues.

Edward Mujica pitched a perfect ninth for a save in a 3-2 game against the Nationals on Monday.

Mujica had the easier assignment tonight after Trevor Rosenthal faced the top of the order in a scoreless eighth; Mujica got the six-through-eight hitters and retired them all for his second save. Until he starts giving up homers again, Mujica should be the guy for saves in St. Louis.

Edward Mujica nailed down a four-out save in the Cardinals' win over the Phillies Thursday.

It wasn't an easy one. Mujica entered with two runners on in the eighth and struck Laynce Nix out with three pitches. He then allowed consecutive singles to start the ninth, leaving runners at the corners with no outs. "Chief" escaped, though, getting a ground out, a strikeout and another ground out to convert his first save since May of 2012. Mujica is the Cardinals' hottest reliever and is the guy to own for saves right now in St. Louis.

Asked Thursday morning about the Cardinals' ninth-inning gig, general manager John Mozeliak noted that Edward Mujica is the "most senior guy" and "fearless."

Mitchell Boggs has been terrible at closer and Trevor Rosenthal hasn't been much better in a setup role, so the Cardinals could look to Mujica for their next save opportunity. Mujica, 28, boasts a 1.15 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26/4 K/BB ratio in 31 1/3 innings since moving from the Marlins to the Cardinals late last summer. He needs to be scooped up in all standard fantasy leagues.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny indicated Sunday that Edward Mujica might be tried at closer.

Mitchell Boggs has been awful in place of the injured Jason Motte (elbow) and Trevor Rosenthal hasn't been much better in a setup role. "Right now, Mujica's making good pitches and getting the big outs when we need them," Matheny told reporters on Sunday evening. The right-hander is worth adding right now in most fantasy leagues.

Cardinals avoided arbitration with RHP Edward Mujica by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Financials aren't available at this time. Mujica, who was arbitration-eligible for the final time, posted a 3.03 ERA over 70 appearances in 2012 and will help set up for the Cards again in 2013.

Edward Mujica is not available for Saturday's game.

Mujica has appeared in three straight games, so the Cardinals are smartly monitoring his usage. Shelby Miller also isn't expected to pitch after appearing on back-to-back days.