Closer Monkey | 2026
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Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart
* = closer-by-committee
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.22.2026
Monday’s 3-game slate produced three wins, two saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,213 saves this season by 254 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save; the…
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Updated RP Rankings | 9.21.2026
It’s down to the nitty-gritty, and while every save matters for fantasy players, teams not vying for a postseason spot should be auditioning relievers for their 2027 roles. This includes: Because teams continue using matchup-based approaches and managing workloads, an MLB record 254 relievers have already recorded a save this season. Andrés Muñoz will undergo…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.21.2026
Sunday’s slate produced eight wins, eight saves, five losses, and four blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,211 saves this season by 254 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save; the previous…
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Rapid Reaction | Andrés Muñoz
Seattle Mariners – Forced into action with a runner on and one out, Eduard Bazardo allowed a walk and recorded two strikeouts while securing his first save of the season. He threw 12 pitches (50% strike rate) and induced two whiffs (16.7 SwStr%). Andrés Muñoz gave up Hunter Goodman’s solo home run and issued a…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.20.2026
Saturday’s slate produced nine wins (one accompanied by a blown save), seven saves, eight losses, and eight blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,203 saves this season by 252 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with…
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Projecting 2027 Closers | National League
Looking ahead as the season winds down can offer insight into what to watch for in the remaining games while you start preparing for 2027. This alone can cause anxiety, as looming labor relations could affect the total number of games played. Like the projected closers for some teams, this is out of fantasy managers’…
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Projecting 2027 Closers | American League
Looking ahead as the season winds down can offer insight into what to watch for in the remaining games while starting preparations for 2027. This alone can cause anxiety, as looming labor relations could affect the total number of games played. Like the projected closers for some teams, this is out of fantasy managers’ hands,…
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