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Arizona DiamondbacksTeam: Arizona Diamondbacks
Total Saves: 27
Closer: Kevin Ginkel
(7/9) Arizona's bullpen was considered a strength entering the 2025 campaign, but injuries have piled up for this unit. First, A.J. Puk (elbow) - who racked up 4 saves over the first few weeks of the season - required Tommy John surgery in late-June. Justin Martinez (elbow) was next in line for TJ, leaving the D'Backs without their top-2 relief pitchers. Veteran Shelby Miller filled in admirably, compiling 10 saves until a forearm injury required a trip to the 15-day IL. Miller will undergo an MRI to understand the extent of his forearm strain. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said "We're gonna piece it together the best way we can," and "I'm not gonna say anybody's gonna close the game." That said, Kevin Ginkel is the favorite of those contending for save opportunities, with Jalen Beeks, Kyle Backhus and Juan Morillo also in the mix.
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Sacramento AthleticsTeam: Sacramento Athletics
Total Saves: 21
Closer: Mason Miller
Next in Line: Michael Kelly , Jack Perkins
(7/9) Despite some hiccups in 2025, Mason Miller has solidified himself as the Athletics' closer, averaging 101 mph on his 4-seamer while blowing away opposing hitters at a 40.2% clip. Unfortunately, the exciting right-hander has battled control problems, issuing 13 walks over his last 19.2 innings (since May 1) after permitting just 2 free passes over his first 11 outings. If Miller were to get hurt or traded (though it seems unlikely), Michael Kelly figures to be next in line for save chances.
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Atlanta BravesTeam: Atlanta Braves
Total Saves: 13
Closer: Committee
(7/9) While Dylan Lee ended Atlanta's 1+ month long save draught on June 23, he hasn't recorded a save since that date. Raisel Iglesias, who opened the 2025 campaign as the Braves' unquestioned closer, picked up a save the very next day, but Atlanta has dropped 10-of-12 games since then with no saves during that stretch. Iglesias struggled through the first few months of the season and seemingly had turned over closing duties to Lee, but the veteran right-hander has put together an impressive 11-game scoreless streak as the trade deadline approaches. Iglesias figures to reclaim closing duties for Atlanta in the short-term, showcasing his high-leverage prowess for playoff-bound teams who may be interested in trading for the upcoming free-agent. Iglesias's chances of being traded over the next few weeks are very high. That considered, it may be worth holding onto Lee, who could step back into closing duties if or when Iglesias is moved.
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- 6/29:A.J. Minter, who logged his first save of the season Tuesday at Philadelphia, has appeared in 3 games in 4 days. This makes Will Smith the likeliest candidate for a save chance if one were to arise Wednesday.
Baltimore OriolesTeam: Baltimore Orioles
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Felix Bautista
Next in Line: Seranthony Dominguez , Andrew Kittredge
(7/10) Baltimore's bullpen ranks 25th with a 4.55 ERA through early July, but their leverage ladder is as straightforward as it comes with Felix Bautista anchoring the back-end of their pen. "The Mountain" has racked up 17 of the Orioles' 22 saves for a 77% team save share, and while he's still working to regain his velocity after losing a few miles per hour on average on his sinker (97.4 mph compared to 99.5 mph prior to Tommy John surgery), his stability as the O's closer remains high. Bryan Baker was the clear next-in-line in this hierarchy until Baltimore traded him to Tampa Bay. As Baltimore falls further in the AL East standings and AL Wild Card race, they might not be done trading either, as several other relievers are free-agents after this season, including Seranthony Dominguez and Gregory Soto. Andrew Kittredge could also draw interest. Could they also trade Bautista, who is under team control for a few more seasons?
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Boston Red SoxTeam: Boston Red Sox
Total Saves: 25
Closer: Aroldis Chapman
Next in Line: Jordan Hicks , Garrett Whitlock
(7/10) Aroldis Chapman has been the best reliever in the American League (and possibly all of MLB) through early-July, boasting a 0.78 WHIP and 53:10 K:BB across 36 innings thus far. The recently named All-Star has significantly improved his walk rate and First Pitch Strike Percentage this season while maintaining elite velocity and a career-best 21.7 percent swinging strike rate. Chapman has recorded 15 of Boston's 24 saves, but the Red Sox closer role may be in flux as the trade deadline approaches. Chapman is a pending free-agent is widely considered the best left-handed reliever available, so it would be shocking if Boston did not trade him, even in the thick of the AL Wild Card race. If the southpaw is indeed moved, recently acquired Jordan Hicks is the presumed favorite to step into the closer role, as he recently picked up a save for his new club. Garrett Whitlock, Justin Wilson and Greg Weissert are also candidates for high-leverage roles, with Whitlock the favorite among the three to see save opportunities.
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- 6/27:Tanner Houck was placed on the restricted list Monday prior to Boston's three-game series at Toronto. Matt Strahm and John Schreiber are the likeliest candidates for save opportunities should any arise during the series.
- 10/11:Hansel Robles exited Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday due to a stomach illness after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning. He should be considered day-to-day due to his illness. Assuming he tests negative for COVID-19, it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander available for Game 4 on Monday. It was the first earned run he's allowed since August 29.
- 10/5:Entering tonight's AL Wild Card game against the Yankees, Hansel Robles has not allowed an earned run in 15 consecutive outings. Both he and Adam Ottavino enter tonight's contest with two-days rest, while Garrett Richards and Garrett Whitlock have had one day of rest after both pitched on Sunday.
Chicago CubsTeam: Chicago Cubs
Total Saves: 21
Closer: Daniel Palencia
Next in Line: Ryan Pressly , Drew Pomeranz
(7/10) Daniel Palencia has recorded 10 of the Cubs' last 11 saves, and while he's been very impressive for Chicago, his stability is still a question mark for a team with World Series aspirations. Palencia has yet to reach 100 big-league innings - he's current sitting on 74.2 - so the Cubs are likely to be active on the relief pitcher market for veterans with closing experience. Relievers with that profile appear to be widely available this summer, so the odds of Palencia remaining the Cubs' closer through the playoffs are low. He's likely to maintain a high-leverage role, just not in the 9th-inning. As such, fantasy managers could look to sell-high on Palencia while he's still the Cubs' closer.
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Cincinnati RedsTeam: Cincinnati Reds
Total Saves: 22
Closer: Emilio Pagan
Next in Line: Tony Santillan , Graham Ashcraft
(7/10) Emilio Pagan was presumed to be filling in at closer while Alexis Diaz was sidelined by a hamstring injury, but Diaz struggled after coming off the injured list, was demoted to the minors and eventually traded. Since then, Pagan has built some security as the Reds' closer, securing 19 of the team's 22 saves through early July. What keeps his stability on the low-end is his contract status - he's a free-agent after this season - combined with Cincinnati's placement in the NL Central and Wild Card standings. After a recent 4-game losing streak, the Reds are currently 7.5 games back in the NL Central and 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. They'll have to run hot over the next few weeks with upcoming series against the Rockies, Mets, Nationals, Rays and Dodgers leading up until the trade deadline - otherwise they'll become likely sellers. Pagan, Taylor Rogers and Scott Barlow would all become candidates to be traded, with Pagan obviously the best of the three. The right-hander's home run rate has always been an issue, but he doesn't walk many batters and has a strikeout rate over 30 percent. If the Reds do go into sell-mode and trade away Pagan, Rogers and Barlow, they could turn to Graham Ashcraft or Tony Santillan to close games. Rookie Luis Mey may also be a dark horse for saves at some point in the near future, as the right-hander has closing experience in the minors, and his pedigree as one of the organization's top prospects should help him get high-leverage chances. For now, Pagan is the clear No. 1 option for saves - at least for the next few weeks.
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Cleveland GuardiansTeam: Cleveland Guardians
Total Saves: 26
Closer: Emmanuel Clase
Next in Line: Cade Smith , Hunter Gaddis
(7/11) Emmanuel Clase has been the best closer in baseball over the past few seasons, but he labored during last year's playoffs and those struggles carried over into the first month of the 2025 campaign. However, since May 1, Clase has allowed just 4 ER over 27 innings, recording an impressive 1.33 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB over that span. Cade Smith picked up 3 consecutive saves for the Guardians back in late-April, but Clase's stability is no longer in question. Another positive sign is Clase's 16.3% swinging strike percentage - his best mark since 2022. While that has yet to translate into an elite K-rate (22.9%), he continues to limit the number of free passes he allows. The reigning AL Reliever of Year has been rumored to be on the trade block, so it will be interesting to see if Cleveland deals him before the upcoming trade deadline. If Clase does get traded, Paul Sewald - who has a $10M mutual option for 2026 with a $1M buyout - is likely to join him, meaning Cade Smith would likely step in as the Guardians' closer.
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- 7/1:Emmanuel Clase has appeared in each of the last 3 games. It's likely that Eli Morgan or Trevor Stephan would receive a save chance if one were to arise tonight against the Yankees.
Colorado RockiesTeam: Colorado Rockies
Total Saves: 17
Closer: Seth Halvorsen
Next in Line: Tyler Kinley , Victor Vodnik
(7/11) Seth Halvorsen has recorded 5 of the Rockies' past 6 saves and 6-of-9 since June 1. The hard-throwing righty leads the team with 8 saves overall, but Colorado has struggled to win games this season - they are dead-last in MLB with 21 wins through mid-July - thus tempering his stability and upside. Halvorsen imploded during an appearance against Boston on July 9, but figures to maintain a fairly decent leash on closing duties. Tyler Kinley is next in line for saves in Colorado, while Victor Vodnik has the best ratios among Rockies relievers. Meanwhile, Jake Bird - who leads the team with 10 holds - figures to draw trade interest over the coming weeks.
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Chicago White SoxTeam: Chicago White Sox
Total Saves: 12
Closer: Grant Taylor
Next in Line: Jordan Leasure , Steven Wilson
(7/11) Grant Taylor has picked up 3 of the White Sox last 5 saves and now leads the team in the category, but the exciting right-hander recently made an appearance where he was used in the eighth inning against the top of the Blue Jays' lineup. Clearly, he's Chicago's highest-leveraged reliever and current favorite for saves, but this type of usage may result in some non-save outings. Combine this with the team's poor record and it's tough to get excited about Taylor's save upside. On the plus side, he's Chicago's most dominant reliever, leading that group with a near-30% strikeout rate while barely walking any batters. Jordan Leasure stands to be next in line for saves after recording the most recent one - he also leads the club with 9 holds.
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Detroit TigersTeam: Detroit Tigers
Total Saves: 27
Closer: Will Vest
Next in Line: Tommy Kahnle , Tyler Holton
(7/11) Detroit's closing situation was one of the blurriest in the league to begin the season, but Will Vest has settled in as the clear top option in the Tigers' bullpen. Vest didn't collect his first save of 2025 until April 19, but he's recorded 10 of the Tigers' last 13 saves and has 15 overall through mid-July. Tommy Kahnle ranks second on the team with 9 saves and leads the Tigers with 12 holds. Both pitchers have maintained excellent ratios, as does Brant Hurter who has picked up a couple of three-inning saves for Detroit. Tyler Holton has not pitched to expectations thus far, but remains an important leverage reliever. As good as Vest and Kahnle have been this season, look for Detroit to possibly be active on the relief market over the next few weeks.
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Houston AstrosTeam: Houston Astros
Total Saves: 30
Closer: Josh Hader
Next in Line: Bryan Abreu , Kaleb Ort
(7/11) Josh Hader's stability as the Astros' closer is as high as it comes compared to other closers in the league. He's currently tied for 2nd with 25 saves through mid-July and leads qualified relievers with a 33.5% K-BB percentage. While his velocity is down slightly on his offerings, he continues to be effective with his 95 mph sinker while throwing more sliders (41% usage, a +13% difference from 2024). Bryan Abreu is the clear backup for closing duties and the team could be looking to add even more high-leverage depth in the coming weeks prior to the trade deadline.
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- 7/1:Ryan Pressly has recorded a Save in each of the past 2 days. He has yet to work 3 games in a row this season, so it's likely a save chance would go to Rafael Montero on Friday.
- 9/29:Ryan Pressly is currently managing a knee issue and hasn't pitched since Saturday. Kendall Graveman was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. Look for Ryne Stanek or Yimi Garcia as the favorites to pitch in potential save opportunities for the next couple days if Pressley remains unavailable.
Kansas City RoyalsTeam: Kansas City Royals
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Carlos Estevez
Next in Line: Lucas Erceg , John Schreiber
(7/11) Carlos Estevez is among the league leaders with 25 saves (T-2nd) through mid-July. Estevez - who inked a two-year, $20.2 million contract in late January - has pitched well for the Royals with a 2.03 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB over 40 innings. He currently sports an 89% team save share, while Lucas Erceg has typically taken on the highest-leverage spots prior to the ninth inning. Erceg recorded his lone save of the season in late April, but he has 16 holds and should be among the league leaders in that category by the end of the season. Hunter Harvey (shoulder), who was also acquired by Kansas City ahead of last summer's trade deadline, started off the campaign with 5.1 scoreless frames but is out due to a shoulder strain without a clear timeline to return. John Schreiber also continues to perform in a high-leverage role and has 10 holds with a 3.34 ERA and 38 strikeouts across 35 innings.
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Los Angeles AngelsTeam: Los Angeles Angels
Total Saves: 22
Closer: Kenley Jansen
Next in Line: Reid Detmers , Ryan Zeferjahn
(7/11) Kenley Jansen's stability took a slight hit during the month of May, but he's rebounded since then with a 1.65 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB across his last 16.1 innings. The veteran right-hander went a few weeks without recording a save, but ended that draught recently and has 16 saves (15th) through mid-July, giving him a chance to reach 30 saves for the first time since 2022. With Ben Joyce (shoulder) out for the year, Reid Detmers figures to be next-in-line, as he's logged the first 2 saves of his career last month. Ryan Zeferjahn picked up a save earlier this year, but has struggled of late, while Robert Stephenson (biceps) could join the high-leverage mix once he returns from the IL. With the Angels in contention for an AL Wild Card spot - they're currently 4 games back - they might actually keep Jansen through the trade deadline, even though he's a free-agent at the end of the season. However, if they fall further back in the standings over the next few weeks, he'd make for an obvious trade candidate.
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Los Angeles DodgersTeam: Los Angeles Dodgers
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Tanner Scott
Next in Line: Kirby Yates , Alex Vesia
(7/11) The Dodgers have yet to record a save through the first week-and-a-half of July, thanks in large part to a recent 6-game losing streak. However, Tanner Scott recorded 8 of the team's 10 saves last month, further solidifying his role as Los Angeles' closer. Scott leads the team with 18 saves with no one else recording more than three. It's clear he's their closer even though he may cede the occasional save chance to Kirby Yates or Alex Vesia. Since Scott signed a large multi-year deal with the team in the offseason, he's likely to remain the Dodgers' closer even if they add an arm or two at the trade deadline.
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- 10/14:Corey Knebel will serve as the opener for Thursday's NLDS Game 5 matchup against the Giants. Knebel filled the opener role four times during the regular season, allowing one run in a combined 5.2 innings of work. Julio Urias is expected to follow him in bulk relief.
- 10/6:The Dodgers' highest-leverage relievers are well rested, as Jansen, Treinen and Vesia enter Wednesday's NL Wild Card game against the Cardinals on 4 days rest.
Miami MarlinsTeam: Miami Marlins
Total Saves: 22
Closer: Ronny Henriquez
Next in Line: Calvin Faucher , Anthony Bender
(6/13) With Jesus Tinoco (forearm) on the IL, Calvin Faucher has taken over the team lead with 5 saves (41.6% team save share) through mid-June. Faucher has recorded Miami's three most-recent saves, while Ronny Henriquez and Anthony Bender hold down setup roles. While the Marlins rank 27th in the league with 12 saves through mid-June, thus limiting the fantasy upside these relievers may provide for the saves category, the current hierarchy seems pretty clear. While Faucher is currently leading this group, Henriquez is most exciting with a 31.4% strikeout rate and 17.3% swinging strike percentage. That puts him firmly in the mix as a potential closer candidate, though he lacks the high-leverage experience that Faucher and Bender have.
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Milwaukee BrewersTeam: Milwaukee Brewers
Total Saves: 25
Closer: Trevor Megill
Next in Line: Abner Uribe , Nick Mears
(6/16) Trevor Megill has gone 15-for-17 in save opportunities with a respectable 27.6% strikeout rate, thus maintaining his grasp on closing duties in Milwaukee. Given Megill's durability concerns in the past, the Brewers have monitored the right-hander's usage thus far, limiting him to just 24.1 innings through mid-June, which is the 3rd-fewest among relievers with 14 or more saves. This has worked thus far, as he currently doesn't appear to have competition for saves despite Milwaukee having a couple other intriguing high-leverage options. Abner Uribe leads the league with 19 holds and has maintained excellent ratios while recording triple-digit heat on the radar gun. In addition, Nick Mears has lived up to the potential that led to Milwaukee acquiring him at the trade deadline last year.
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Minnesota TwinsTeam: Minnesota Twins
Total Saves: 19
Closer: Jhoan Duran
Next in Line: Griffin Jax , Louis Varland
(6/16) Minnesota is 27th in the league with 14 saves through mid-June, but there are no questions as to who the Twins' closer is. Jhoan Duran currently has 10 of those saves for a 71.4% team save share that would be the highest mark of his career to date. Duran has yet to allow a home run through 33 innings in 2025 and he's maintained excellent ratios while still averaging triple-digits on his fastball. Surprisingly, Griffin Jax has yet to pick up a save this season after securing 10 last year. Jax sports a near-40% K-rate and leads the Twins with 16 holds. Louis Varland has pitched extremely well during his shift to full-time reliever. Cole Sands and lefty Danny Coulombe have picked up 2 ancillary saves apiece.
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New York MetsTeam: New York Mets
Total Saves: 27
Closer: Edwin Diaz
Next in Line: Reed Garrett , Huascar Brazoban
(6/13) Diaz has gone scoreless in 17 of his last 18 outings, posting a 0.48 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB across 18.2 innings during that span. He's 15-for-16 in save chances in 2025 and is well on his way to posting the 5th 30-save season of his career. Meanwhile, Reed Garrett and Huascar Brazoban have been stellar in setup roles this season. Their roles may fluctuate in the coming weeks, as New York figures to be active on the relief pitcher market near the trade deadline, but Diaz's stability as the Mets' closer remains incredibly high.
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New York YankeesTeam: New York Yankees
Total Saves: 25
Closer: Committee
(6/16) Devin Williams entered the campaign as arguably the most dominant reliever in baseball since making his debut in 2020, but his first month-and-a-half with the Yankees was a disaster. Manager Aaron Boone removed him from the closer role, allowing Luke Weaver to reclaim the job he held during the end of the 2024 campaign and throughout last year's playoffs. However, Weaver's hamstring injury has allowed Williams to return the closer role where he's most comfortable, and he's done a good job since, closing out all three games he's been asked to. He's now up to 9 saves on the year with 32 strikeouts, a 1.30 WHIP and a 5.68 ERA across 25.1 innings pitched. Those are flashy numbers, but since May 1, Williams sports a 3.52 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB over 15.1 innings. Pitching like this should improve his chances of keeping the closer role even when Weaver returns, but Weaver has been outstanding in 2025 as well and could force his way back into a timeshare of sorts.
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- 7/1:Aroldis Chapman was activated from the 15-day IL. Clay Holmes has worked 3 games in the last 5 days, but did not pitch yesterday. Don't be surprised if the Yankees elect to give Holmes another day of rest with Chapman back. It's possible Chapman gets the call tonight if a save opportunity were to arise.
- 6/29:Aroldis Chapman is likely to return Friday.
- 10/5:Entering tonight's AL Wild Card game, Aroldis Chapman has a career 6.43 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in 14 innings at Fenway Park. However, he logged a 2.70 ERA against Boston this season with a 8:4 K:BB in 6.2 innings, albeit with two home runs allowed.
- 9/29:Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) will likely be activated Wednesday.
Philadelphia PhilliesTeam: Philadelphia Phillies
Total Saves: 26
Closer: Committee
(6/17) Jordan Romano struggled to kick off the 2025 campaign, sporting a bloated double-digit ERA through the end of April. Manager Rob Thomsen even gave him a break from closing, turning to southpaw Jose Alvarado, who dominated before he was handed an 80-game suspension. This allowed Romano to get another shot at closing and the veteran responded to the call, pitching much better in May (2.53 ERA). However, Romano hasn't recorded a save since May 29 and is once again working through a rough patch. Both Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm have picked up saves for the Phillies this month. As such, Romano's stability takes a hit. Orion Kerkering hasn't displayed much of a strikeout punch so far in 2025, but the 24-year-old may still be viewed as the closer of the future in Philadelphia. Kerkering has been excellent for over a month now, last conceding an earned run back on May 6. The club's bullpen hierarchy is currently unclear and Philadelphia is likely to be aggressive on the relief pitcher market this summer. Roles could fluctuate based on performance.
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Pittsburgh PiratesTeam: Pittsburgh Pirates
Total Saves: 18
Closer: David Bednar
Next in Line: Dennis Santana , Isaac Mattson
(6/16) David Bednar was demoted to the minors earlier this season after just three appearances, but was called back up by the Pirates in mid-April and has pitched well since returning to the majors. The Pittsburgh native is currently riding a 10-game streak without permitting an earned run and is up to 10 saves in as many chances through mid-June. At one point, it appeared that Bednar was sharing closing duties with Dennis Santana, but Bednar's stability as the Pirates' closer has improved after securing the team's last 6 saves. Save opportunities have been somewhat hard to come by, as Pittsburgh ranks 25th in the saves category, but the club has been playing improved ball (.500) under new manager Don Kelly, lending some optimism that Bednar could still finish the season with 25+ saves. The only thing that might hold him back from approaching that mark is if he's traded this summer. Bednar has been a trade candidate for years now, but Pittsburgh has been reluctant to move the 2-time All-Star.
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San Diego PadresTeam: San Diego Padres
Total Saves: 33
Closer: Robert Suarez
Next in Line: Jason Adam , Jeremiah Estrada
(6/16) The Padres have one of the best records in baseball, which has helped Suarez to a league-leading 21 saves through mid-June. In addition to racking up saves, the right-hander has pitched exceptionally well with a 0.88 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB across 30.2 innings. Suarez has had two 5 ER outings to inflate his ERA, but he's been scored upon just one other time across his other 29 appearances. Trade rumors swirled around Suarez during spring training, but San Diego's hot start will likely keep those discussions at bay for the near future. Jason Adam would be the likely next man up for saves and has also been electric with a team-leading 17 holds. Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon have also enjoyed strong starts to the campaign.
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Seattle MarinersTeam: Seattle Mariners
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Andres Munoz
(6/16) Munoz is tied for 3rd in the league with 18 saves through mid-June and his stability is very high under new manager Dan Wilson. The right-hander has a 95% team save share and went more than 2 months before allowing his first earned runs of the season. Matt Brash, who made his season-debut May 3rd after a lost 2024 campaign, is riding a scoreless streak of his own. Brash has yet to allow a run through 14 appearances and 12.1 innings as he settles back into setup duties for the Mariners. Collin Snider (forearm) had been a reliable late-inning arm for Seattle before enduring a right forearm flexor strain. Gabe Speier and Carlos Vargas have been occupying setup roles in his stead, but aren't very established options in high-leverage. Seattle is in the thick of the AL Wild Card standings and are likely to be an active on the relief pitcher market this summer.
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San Francisco GiantsTeam: San Francisco Giants
Total Saves: 26
Closer: Camilo Doval
Next in Line: Randy Rodriguez , Ryan Walker
(6/13) Ryan Walker opened the campaign as San Francisco's primary closer, but he and Camilo Doval eventually settled into a committee before manager Bob Melvin officially named Doval as the club's closer on May 28. The role change was deserved, as Doval has looked dominant with a 1.69 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB through 32 innings. Meanwhile, Walker has been unable to replicate the 1.91 ERA he posted last season. Randy Rodriguez has supplanted him as the Giants' primary setup man, as the right-hander has struck out batters at a 39.3% clip (3rd among qualified relievers). Rodriguez makes a ton of sense as a speculative closer-in-waiting given Doval's inconsistency over the past year-and-a-half. For now, Doval has some security in the role, but a rough patch in the future may afford Rodriguez an opportunity to close.
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- 5/18:Camilo Doval has recorded a save in 3 straight games for San Francisco. The Giants are off on Thursday, but Doval may get a breather on Friday after his recent heavy usage.
- 10/4:The Giants bullpen gets a much-needed break after winning the NL West. Camilo Doval, in particular, pitched 4 times in 5 days during the final week.
- 10/1:Doval, Rogers and Leone have worked 2 out of the past 3 games, with Rogers throwing 47 pitches over that span. Strong possibility Rogers gets the night off against San Diego.
- 9/30:Doval earned his 2nd big-league save on Wednesday and may be the new closer in San Francisco.
- 9/29:The plans for Jake McGee (oblique) beyond Wednesday aren't entirely clear, but so long as he gets through mound work without any setbacks, a return to the Giants' bullpen for the final regular-season series against the Padres might not be out of the question.
St. Louis CardinalsTeam: St. Louis Cardinals
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Ryan Helsley
Next in Line: Phil Maton , Kyle Leahy
(6/13) After leading MLB with 49 saves to go along with 2.04 ERA last season, it has been slow going for Ryan Helsley through the first few months of 2025. An early-season toe injury could be to blame, as it required him to wear an uncomfortable insert in his cleat and resulted in diminished velocity and poor command. Helsley appeared to rebound in May, leading the league with 9 saves last month, but he's blown 3 consecutive saves to kick off the month of June. His 1.54 WHIP is a bottom-20 mark among qualified relievers, but Helsley still figures to garner plenty of interest on the trade market this summer. The reigning NL Reliever of the Year is in the final year of his contract, but St. Louis is currently in contention for an NL Wild Card spot, so the team may elect to hang onto Helsley. If Helsley is dealt, and Maton is too since he's also on a 1-year deal, Kyle Leahy, JoJo Romero and Riley O'Brien would be candidates to step into the closer role.
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- 10/6:The Cardinals' highest-leverage relievers are well rested, as Gallegos, Cabrera and Reyes enter Wednesday's NL Wild Card game against the Dodgers on 4 days rest, while Garcia is on 3 days rest.
- 10/1:Garcia earned his 2nd save of the season Thursday night as the Cardinals give Gallegos some much deserved rest before the playoffs. Gallegos has logged a new career-high 79.1 innings this season.
Tampa Bay RaysTeam: Tampa Bay Rays
Total Saves: 21
Closer: Pete Fairbanks
Next in Line: Garrett Cleavinger , Bryan Baker
(6/17) Fairbanks has collected 13 of Tampa Bay's 17 saves through mid-June, which speaks to his stability in the closer role after recording a 70 percent team save share when healthy last season. The right-hander isn't striking many batters out with just a 20.7% K-rate alongside a poor 11.6% walk rate, but he's pitched well otherwise with a 2.22 ERA (2.78 FIP). With back-to-back seasons of 20-plus saves, injuries have been Fairbanks' main concern, as he has yet to make 50 appearances in a campaign across six full-length regular seasons, so he seems likely to hit the shelf at some point in 2025. Eric Orze is the only other Rays reliever with multiple saves (2), while Mason Montgomery and Garrett Cleavinger have added one apiece. Cleavinger and Edwin Uceta continue to operate as setup men after combining for 11 saves last year.
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- 10/11:Collin McHugh will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher Monday against the Red Sox as part of a bullpen day in Game 4 of the ALDS, Manager Kevin Cash hasn't appointed a primary pitcher to work behind McHugh, as the Rays will instead likely turn to a cadre of arms to fill innings out of the bullpen. Josh Fleming, JT Chargois, Pete Fairbanks, J.P. Feyereisen, Andrew Kittredge and Matt Wisler tossed 20 pitches or fewer in Sunday's 13-inning loss, so the Tampa Bay bullpen should be relatively fresh for Monday's contest.
Texas RangersTeam: Texas Rangers
Total Saves: 25
Closer: Robert Garcia
Next in Line: Luke Jackson , Chris Martin
(6/17) While Robert Garcia has recorded 4 of the Rangers' last 6 saves, Luke Jackson - who opened 2025 as the team's closer - is pitching much better of late. Since May 1, Jackson sports a 1.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 12 innings, though his K:BB over that span isn't very impressive. Jackson recorded Texas' most recent save, a sign that he could be back in the mix for save opportunities, but it's worth noting that Robert Garcia pitched 2 straight days prior to that outing. Jackson did as well, but still got the nod in the 9th inning against the White Sox' 7-8-9 lineup pocket. Jackson leads Texas with 9 of the team's 20 saves, but he has the worst stats among the high-leverage arms in this bullpen. Garcia, Chris Martin and even Shawn Armstrong have demonstrated better skills through mid-June. Keep an eye on Jackson's usage over the next week or two to confirm whether he re-enters the mix for save chances. For now, Garcia remains atop this hierarchy as the team's most trusted option for the 9th inning.
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Toronto Blue JaysTeam: Toronto Blue Jays
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Jeff Hoffman
(6/16) After inking a three-year, $33 million contract with the Blue Jays in January, Hoffman had a dominant start to the year as the club's closer. However, the right-hander hit a rough patch in May (13.50 ERA) to inflate his overall ERA. Yet, Hoffman's stability remains high for Toronto based on his 35.2% strikeout rate and 28.7 K-BB percentage that ranks 10th among qualified relievers. Yimi Garcia (shoulder) picked up 3 ancillary saves before suffering a shoulder injury, but recently completed a bullpen session and could be returning to this hierarchy soon. In the interim, Brendon Little, Yariel Rodriguez and Chad Green have held down setup duties in Garcia's absence.
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Washington NationalsTeam: Washington Nationals
Total Saves: 19
Closer: Kyle Finnegan
Next in Line: Jose Ferrer , Cole Henry
(6/16) After finishing third in the league with 38 saves last year, Kyle Finnegan is once again near the top of the leaderboard with 18 saves (T-3rd) through mid-June. The right-hander's 95% team save share was highest among closers in 2024 and he's once again getting his number called for the majority of the Nationals' save opportunities, recording 95% of the team's saves thus far. Finnegan's middling ratios aren't what you'd like from a closer, but in the volatile 2025 closer landscape, you'll take what you can get. His stability in the role will likely remain high until closer to the trade deadline, where his name will most certainly be on the block for any playoff contenders in need of a high-leverage arm. Jose Ferrer hasn't pitched well this season, but leads the team with 13 holds and represents a likely next-man-up if Finnegan falters or is traded. Keep an eye on Jackson Rutledge, who shifted to a multi-inning relief role this year after struggling in the minors as a starter. He's been struggling since late-May, but could earn more high-leverage opportunities if he can keep his walks down.
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- 9/23:Tanner Rainey earned the save for the Nationals last night and has worked 3 out of the last 4 games. Expect Kyle Finnegan, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 19, to get the save chance if one presents itself against the Cardinals tonight.