Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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
- David Bednar (PIT): Over his last 12 appearances, he has a 1-1 record while converting all seven save chances with 13 strikeouts versus three walks (25.6 K-BB percentage) and a 0.748 WHIP across 10.2 innings. With his trade stock rising, will the Pirates finally cash in on the veteran reliever under team control through 2026?
- Calvin Faucher (MIA): It’s with some trepidation, but he has converted five saves since May 28, including his last three appearances. In this eight-game sample, he has posted a 0.857 WHIP with four strikeouts against one walk. His results do not stand out; however, for those seeking savings, there are worse options.
With news surfacing he may not miss time, Will Vest has been added to our rankings. These were updated on Tuesday (6.17) at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Updated Top 40 Relievers for Saves
| Rank | Relievers |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Edwin Díaz |
| 3 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 4 | Robert Suarez |
| 5 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 6 | Tanner Scott |
| 7 | Félix Bautista |
| 8 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 9 | Devin Williams |
| 10 | David Bednar |
| 11 | Mason Miller |
| 12 | Trevor Megill |
| 13 | Jhoan Durán |
| 14 | Carlos Estévez |
| 15 | Emilio Pagán |
| 16 | Ryan Helsley |
| 17 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 18 | Kenley Jansen |
| 19 | Daniel Palencia |
| 20 | Camilo Doval |
| 21 | Will Vest |
| 22 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 23 | Shelby Miller |
| 24 | Calvin Faucher |
| 25 | Dylan Lee |
| 26 | Orion Kerkering |
| 27 | Matt Strahm |
| 28 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 29 | Robert Garcia |
| 30 | Kirby Yates |
| 31 | Tony Santillan |
| 32 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 33 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 34 | Reid Detmers |
| 35 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 36 | Bryan Baker |
| 37 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 38 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 39 | Alex Vesia |
| 40 | Michael Kopech |
Save Stashes
- Abner Uribe (MIL)
- Grant Taylor (CHW)
Top 75 for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Edwin Díaz |
| 3 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 4 | Robert Suarez |
| 5 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 6 | Cade Smith |
| 7 | Bryan Abreu |
| 8 | Griffin Jax |
| 9 | Abner Uribe |
| 10 | Tanner Scott |
| 11 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 12 | Jhoan Durán |
| 13 | Carlos Estévez |
| 14 | Jason Adam |
| 15 | Devin Williams |
| 16 | Emilio Pagán |
| 17 | Mason Miller |
| 18 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 19 | Tyler Rogers |
| 20 | Bryan King |
| 21 | Félix Bautista |
| 22 | Trevor Megill |
| 23 | David Bednar |
| 24 | Will Vest |
| 25 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 26 | Lucas Erceg |
| 27 | Daniel Palencia |
| 28 | Reid Detmers |
| 29 | Louis Varland |
| 30 | Ryan Helsley |
| 31 | Tony Santillan |
| 32 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 33 | Edwin Uceta |
| 34 | Shelby Miller |
| 35 | Dylan Lee |
| 36 | Orion Kerkering |
| 37 | Matt Strahm |
| 38 | Robert Garcia |
| 39 | Kenley Jansen |
| 40 | Camilo Doval |
| 41 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 42 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 43 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 44 | Kirby Yates |
| 45 | Reed Garrett |
| 46 | Phil Maton |
| 47 | Matt Brash |
| 48 | Serathony Domínguez |
| 49 | Alex Vesia |
| 50 | Jordan Romano |
| 51 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 52 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 53 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 54 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 55 | Brock Stewart |
| 56 | Greg Weissert |
| 57 | Michael Kopech |
| 58 | Mason Montgomery |
| 59 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 60 | Dennis Santana |
| 61 | Brad Keller |
| 62 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 63 | Bryan Baker |
| 64 | Luke Jackson |
| 65 | Drew Pomeranz |
| 66 | Jared Koenig |
| 67 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 68 | Tyler Holton |
| 69 | Gregory Soto |
| 70 | JoJo Romero |
| 71 | Justin Wilson |
| 72 | Chris Martin |
| 73 | Yennier Cano |
| 74 | Angel Zerpa |
| 75 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
Relievers on the Rise
- Tony Santillan (CIN): He has been scoreless through six appearances in June, recording a win, a save, and two holds with a minuscule 0.351 WHIP and five strikeouts versus one walk across 5.2 innings.
- Angel Zerpa (KC): Could he be who fantasy managers hoped Daniel Lynch IV would be? Zerpa has racked up 12 strikeouts against three walks (25.7 K-BB%) with a 0.619 WHIP in 9.2 scoreless frames this month.
Top 50 for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Jason Adam |
| 2 | Tyler Rogers |
| 3 | Abner Uribe |
| 4 | Bryan Abreu |
| 5 | Griffin Jax |
| 6 | Cade Smith |
| 7 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 8 | Bryan King |
| 9 | Louis Varland |
| 10 | Phil Maton |
| 11 | Tony Santillan |
| 12 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 13 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 14 | Edwin Uceta |
| 15 | Reid Detmers |
| 16 | Reed Garrett |
| 17 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 18 | Michael Kopech |
| 19 | Alex Vesia |
| 20 | Kirby Yates |
| 21 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 22 | Bryan Baker |
| 23 | Matt Brash |
| 24 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 25 | Drew Pomeranz |
| 26 | Brad Keller |
| 27 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 28 | Orion Kerkering |
| 29 | Matt Strahm |
| 30 | Dennis Santana |
| 31 | Greg Weissert |
| 32 | Chris Martin |
| 33 | John Schreiber |
| 34 | Jared Koenig |
| 35 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 36 | Adrian Morejon |
| 37 | Mason Montgomery |
| 38 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 39 | Yennier Cano |
| 40 | Justin Wilson |
| 41 | Ryan Walker |
| 42 | Brendon Little |
| 43 | Fernando Cruz |
| 44 | Jose A. Ferrer |
| 45 | Hoby Milner |
| 46 | Chad Green |
| 47 | Luke Jackson |
| 48 | Anthony Bender |
| 49 | Gregory Soto |
| 50 | Jake Bird |
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