Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.13.2026
Wednesday’s full slate featured four wins, eight saves, six losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 941 saves this season by 232 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save on…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.12.2026
Tuesday’s full slate featured eight wins, 11 saves, five losses, and three blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 933 saves this season by 230 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save on…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 8.11.2026
Monday’s 10-game slate featured eight wins (one accompanied by a blown save), six saves, four losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 922 saves this season by 229 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers…
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Rapid Reaction | Devin Williams
It has been a disappointing season for Devin Williams, and it continued on Monday with his placement on the 15-day injured list: After the team traded Luke Weaver, Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, and A.J. Minter, the bullpen is left without many clear replacements. A committee approach could ensue. It may be a bit premature, but…
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Updated RP Rankings | 8.10.2026
Being one week beyond the trade deadline, Pittsburgh made moves to strengthen the bullpen, targeting three right-handed relievers, including Luke Weaver, and has not had a save chance since. Raisel Iglesias, Edwin Díaz, and *Devin Williams have struggled in recent outings, affecting their fantasy status. Because teams continue using matchup-based approaches and managing workloads, an…
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