Understanding that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings fuse in-season results with rest-of-the-season potential for a number often worth debating. This week, we are not only providing saves, SOLDS, and holds rankings.
Relievers on the Rise
- Luke Weaver (NYY): Taking over the closer role while Devin Williams works in lower-leveraged appearances, “Dream Weaver” jumps up our rankings. Will he cede the role? Time will tell.
- Emilio Pagán (CIN): Though I remain wary of his SIERA and xERA, Pagán has taken over the closer role in Cincinnati and converted seven of eight save chances this season.
- Will Vest (DET): Has recorded three saves since April 19 and has been scoreless in his last 11 appearances with 12 strikeouts against four strikeouts.
Closer Concerns
- Justin Martinez (ARI): Shaky command with decreased velocity plus fatigue may create save opportunities for his teammates soon.
- Edwin Díaz (NYM): It’s more about durability than results, though his strike percentage (58.7 percent) and first-strike rates (45.1 percent) could use some improvement; this may decrease his 1.25 WHIP through his first 12 innings.
Updated Top 40 for Saves
| Rank | Relievers |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 3 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 4 | Josh Hader |
| 5 | Robert Suarez |
| 6 | Tanner Scott |
| 7 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 8 | Edwin Díaz |
| 9 | Ryan Helsley |
| 10 | José Alvarado |
| 11 | Kenley Jansen |
| 12 | Luke Weaver |
| 13 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 14 | Jhoan Durán |
| 15 | Emilio Pagán |
| 16 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 17 | Carlos Estévez |
| 18 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 19 | Ryan Pressly |
| 20 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 21 | Will Vest |
| 22 | Ryan Walker |
| 23 | Luke Jackson |
| 24 | Trevor Megill |
| 25 | Félix Bautista |
| 26 | Justin Martinez |
| 27 | Camilo Doval |
| 28 | Cade Smith |
| 29 | Justin Slaten |
| 30 | Dennis Santana |
| 31 | David Bednar |
| 32 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 33 | Kirby Yates |
| 34 | Calvin Faucher |
| 35 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 36 | Lucas Erceg |
| 37 | Porter Hodge |
| 38 | Jesús Tinoco |
| 39 | Jason Adam |
| 40 | Yennier Cano |
Just Missed
- Jordan Romano (PHI)
- Edwin Uceta (TB)
Stash Candidates
- Kevin Ginkel (ARI)
- Steven Wilson (CHW)
- Graham Ashcraft (CIN)
Updated Top 75 for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 3 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 4 | Jason Adam |
| 5 | Josh Hader |
| 6 | Tanner Scott |
| 7 | Luke Weaver |
| 8 | Robert Suarez |
| 9 | Tyler Rogers |
| 10 | José Alvarado |
| 11 | Cade Smith |
| 12 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 13 | Lucas Erceg |
| 14 | Bryan Abreu |
| 15 | Robert Garcia |
| 16 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 17 | Justin Slaten |
| 18 | Jhoan Durán |
| 19 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 20 | Emilio Pagán |
| 21 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 22 | Kirby Yates |
| 23 | Edwin Díaz |
| 24 | Ryan Helsley |
| 25 | Kenley Jansen |
| 26 | Ryan Walker |
| 27 | Ryan Pressly |
| 28 | Edwin Uceta |
| 29 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 30 | Yennier Cano |
| 31 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 32 | Camilo Doval |
| 33 | Phil Maton |
| 34 | Yimi García |
| 35 | Justin Martinez |
| 36 | Carlos Estévez |
| 37 | Fernando Cruz |
| 38 | Griffin Jax |
| 39 | Will Vest |
| 40 | Porter Hodge |
| 41 | Chris Martin |
| 42 | Tony Santillan |
| 43 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 44 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 45 | Trevor Megill |
| 46 | Reed Garrett |
| 47 | Shelby Miller |
| 48 | Luke Jackson |
| 49 | Kyle Leahy |
| 50 | Brendon Little |
| 51 | Tim Herrin |
| 52 | Mason Montgomery |
| 53 | Alex Vesia |
| 54 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 55 | Bryan King |
| 56 | Orion Kerkering |
| 57 | Matt Strahm |
| 58 | Tyler Holton |
| 59 | Tyler Ferguson |
| 60 | Jalen Beeks |
| 61 | Dennis Santana |
| 62 | Félix Bautista |
| 63 | Louis Varland |
| 64 | JoJo Romero |
| 65 | Daysbel Hernández |
| 66 | David Bednar |
| 67 | Abner Uribe |
| 68 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 69 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 70 | Julian Merryweather |
| 71 | Dylan Lee |
| 72 | Tim Hill |
| 73 | Chad Green |
| 74 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 75 | Gabe Speier |
Relievers on the Rise
- Kyle Leahy (STL): He’s rising in his bullpen hierarchy and recorded a hold in three of his previous four outings. Through 14 games, he owns a 0.54 WHIP with 16 strikeouts versus four walks (20.3 K-BB%) across 16.2 innings.
- Reed Garrett (NYM): With A.J. Minter on the injured list and Ryne Stanek struggling, Garrett takes over as next in line for the Mets leverage ladder. Increased volume and opportunity equals more fantasy value in this format.
Top 50 for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Jason Adam |
| 2 | Tyler Rogers |
| 3 | Kirby Yates |
| 4 | Lucas Erceg |
| 5 | Cade Smith |
| 6 | Robert Garcia |
| 7 | Tim Herrin |
| 8 | Edwin Uceta |
| 9 | Chris Martin |
| 10 | Porter Hodge |
| 11 | Tony Santillan |
| 12 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 13 | Justin Slaten |
| 14 | Yimi García |
| 15 | Shelby Miller |
| 16 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 17 | Alex Vesia |
| 18 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 19 | Yennier Cano |
| 20 | Reed Garrett |
| 21 | Phil Maton |
| 22 | Fernando Cruz |
| 23 | Bryan King |
| 24 | Mason Montgomery |
| 25 | Griffin Jax |
| 26 | Louis Varland |
| 27 | Jose A. Ferrer |
| 28 | Camilo Doval |
| 29 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 30 | Brendon Little |
| 31 | Tyler Ferguson |
| 32 | Daybel Hernández |
| 33 | Julian Merryweather |
| 34 | Tim Hill |
| 35 | Abner Uribe |
| 36 | Jalen Beeks |
| 37 | Orion Kerkering |
| 38 | Graham Ashcraft |
| 39 | Gabe Speier |
| 40 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 41 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 42 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 43 | Jared Koenig |
| 44 | Keegan Akin |
| 45 | Matt Strahm |
| 46 | Dylan Lee |
| 47 | Chad Green |
| 48 | Tyler Holton |
| 49 | Max Kranick |
| 50 | Dennis Santana |
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