Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating. Each week, we are providing saves, SOLDS, and holds rankings.
Relievers on the Rise
- Jordan Romano (PHI): He’s amid a modest five-game scoreless streak and has recorded two saves with five strikeouts and no walks in his last five innings since April 27.
- Jhoan Duran (MIN): Since April 29, he’s recorded a win and five saves with 13 strikeouts against three walks (32.3 K-BB%).
- Félix Bautista (BAL): He has converted his last four save chances with seven strikeouts and no walks (43.8 K-BB%) while posting a 0.20 WHIP across five innings.
- Jesús Tinoco (MIA): Since April 13, he’s been scoreless in nine of ten contests, recording a win, three saves, and two holds with a 0.971 WHIP across 10.1 innings.
Closer Concerns
- Raisel Iglesias (ATL): His continued struggles with contact, especially hard-hit events, have manifested in a 1.239 WHIP. He’s given up three hits in consecutive appearances and multiple hits in four of his last seven contests.
- Ryan Pressly (CHC): He had an unfortunate meltdown against the Giants, putting eight runs on his season total in one appearance. His reduced swinging strike percentage, combined with allowing more contact, has resulted in a negative K-BB percentage (-4.5 percent) and an inflated 1.93 WHIP.
Updated Top 40 Closers
| Rank | Relievers |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 3 | Robert Suarez |
| 4 | Josh Hader |
| 5 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 6 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 7 | Tanner Scott |
| 8 | Jhoan Durán |
| 9 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 10 | Trevor Megill |
| 11 | Félix Bautista |
| 12 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 13 | Edwin Díaz |
| 14 | Ryan Helsley |
| 15 | Luke Weaver |
| 16 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 17 | Kenley Jansen |
| 18 | Carlos Estévez |
| 19 | Ryan Walker |
| 20 | Emilio Pagán |
| 21 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 22 | José Alvarado |
| 23 | Will Vest |
| 24 | Jordan Romano |
| 25 | David Bednar |
| 26 | Dennis Santana |
| 27 | Jesús Tinoco |
| 28 | Porter Hodge |
| 29 | Ryan Pressly |
| 30 | Shelby Miller |
| 31 | Luke Jackson |
| 32 | Kirby Yates |
| 33 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 34 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 35 | Zach Agnos |
| 36 | Camilo Doval |
| 37 | Jason Adam |
| 38 | Lucas Erceg |
| 39 | Cade Smith |
| 40 | Devin Williams |
Just Missed
- Cam Booser (CHW)
- Bryan Abreu (HOU)
- Jeremiah Estrada (SD)
Save Stashes
- Abner Uribe (MIL)
- Robert Garcia (TEX)
- Pierce Johnson (ATL)
- Luis Mey (CIN)
Updated Top 75 for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 3 | Robert Suarez |
| 4 | Jason Adam |
| 5 | Josh Hader |
| 6 | Tanner Scott |
| 7 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 8 | Jhoan Durán |
| 9 | Lucas Erceg |
| 10 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 11 | Bryan Abreu |
| 12 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 13 | Camilo Doval |
| 14 | Cade Smith |
| 15 | Luke Weaver |
| 16 | Robert Garcia |
| 17 | Edwin Díaz |
| 18 | Emilio Pagán |
| 19 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 20 | Kyle Leahy |
| 21 | Tyler Rogers |
| 22 | José Alvarado |
| 23 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 24 | Kirby Yates |
| 25 | Ryan Walker |
| 26 | Ryan Helsley |
| 27 | Trevor Megill |
| 28 | Edwin Uceta |
| 29 | Fernando Cruz |
| 30 | Griffin Jax |
| 31 | Chris Martin |
| 32 | Tony Santillan |
| 33 | Bryan King |
| 34 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 35 | Kenley Jansen |
| 36 | Will Vest |
| 37 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 38 | Carlos Estévez |
| 39 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 40 | Félix Bautista |
| 41 | Abner Uribe |
| 42 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 43 | Louis Varland |
| 44 | Porter Hodge |
| 45 | Jordan Romano |
| 46 | Yennier Cano |
| 47 | Phil Maton |
| 48 | Ryne Stanek |
| 49 | Alex Vesia |
| 50 | Reed Garrett |
| 51 | Shelby Miller |
| 52 | Daniel Palencia |
| 53 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 54 | Mason Montgomery |
| 55 | Tyler Holton |
| 56 | Tim Herrin |
| 57 | Ryan Pressly |
| 58 | Luke Jackson |
| 59 | David Bednar |
| 60 | Dennis Santana |
| 61 | Nick Mears |
| 62 | Yimi García |
| 63 | Devin Williams |
| 64 | Pierce Johnson |
| 65 | Danny Coulombe |
| 66 | Brendon Little |
| 67 | Dylan Lee |
| 68 | Brock Stewart |
| 69 | Greg Weissert |
| 70 | Justin Slaten |
| 71 | JoJo Romero |
| 72 | Mason Fluharty |
| 73 | Tyler Ferguson |
| 74 | Gabe Speier |
| 75 | Huascar Brazobán |
Relievers on the Rise
- Yariel Rodríguez (TOR): He’s recorded nine strikeouts (56.3 K%) over 4.2 scoreless innings in his last three games.
- Pierce Johnson (ATL): He has recorded nine scoreless outings since April 19, with nine strikeouts versus zero walks.
- Daniel Palencia (CHC): He has the velocity and tenacity. Can his command survive potential save chances? We may soon find out.
Updated Top 50 for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Jason Adam |
| 2 | Cade Smith |
| 3 | Lucas Erceg |
| 4 | Tyler Rogers |
| 5 | Kirby Yates |
| 6 | Camilo Doval |
| 7 | Abner Uribe |
| 8 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 9 | Edwin Uceta |
| 10 | Kyle Leahy |
| 11 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 12 | Robert Garcia |
| 13 | Bryan King |
| 14 | Chris Martin |
| 15 | Bryan Abreu |
| 16 | Fernando Cruz |
| 17 | Griffin Jax |
| 18 | Tony Santillan |
| 19 | Yimi García |
| 20 | Tim Herrin |
| 21 | Alex Vesia |
| 22 | Yennier Cano |
| 23 | Reed Garrett |
| 24 | Brendon Little |
| 25 | Louis Varland |
| 26 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 27 | Porter Hodge |
| 28 | Devin Williams |
| 29 | Danny Coulombe |
| 30 | Mason Fluharty |
| 31 | Tyler Ferguson |
| 32 | Jose A. Ferrer |
| 33 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 34 | Gabe Speier |
| 35 | Phil Maton |
| 36 | Daniel Palencia |
| 37 | Mason Montgomery |
| 38 | Jalen Beeks |
| 39 | Orion Kerkering |
| 40 | Graham Ashcraft |
| 41 | Tyler Holton |
| 42 | Dennis Santana |
| 43 | Jared Koenig |
| 44 | Pierce Johnson |
| 45 | Matt Strahm |
| 46 | Dylan Lee |
| 47 | Chad Green |
| 48 | Greg Weissert |
| 49 | Justin Slaten |
| 50 | Daysbel Hernández |
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