Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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. They are a combination of season-to-date, last 14-day results, and rest-of-season projections, causing fluctuations in reliever valuation.
Relievers on the Rise
- Jeff Hoffman (TOR): He is on a six-game scoreless streak since June 25, during which he has converted all five save opportunities while posting a 0.667 WHIP with seven strikeouts (31.8 K-BB%) across six innings.
- Isaac Mattson (PIT): Across his last six games, he has logged 6.1 innings, recording a win and two holds with 10 strikeouts versus three walks (28 K-BB%) and a 0.95 WHIP. He may be the heir apparent when the Pirates trade David Bednar and Dennis Santana. Stay tuned.
Updated Top 40 Relievers for Saves
| Rank | Relievers |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Edwin Díaz |
| 3 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 4 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 5 | Devin Williams |
| 6 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 7 | Carlos Estévez |
| 8 | Robert Suarez |
| 9 | Will Vest |
| 10 | Jhoan Durán |
| 11 | Emilio Pagán |
| 12 | Tanner Scott |
| 13 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 14 | Ryan Helsley |
| 15 | Trevor Megill |
| 16 | Félix Bautista |
| 17 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 18 | David Bednar |
| 19 | Mason Miller |
| 20 | Kenley Jansen |
| 21 | Daniel Palencia |
| 22 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 23 | Ronny Henriquez |
| 24 | Camilo Doval |
| 25 | Matt Strahm |
| 26 | Robert Garcia |
| 27 | Grant Taylor |
| 28 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 29 | Orion Kerkering |
| 30 | Bryan Abreu |
| 31 | Bennett Sousa |
| 32 | Jordan Hicks |
| 33 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 34 | Kirby Yates |
| 35 | Jason Adam |
| 36 | Dylan Lee |
| 37 | Matt Brash |
| 38 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 39 | Alex Vesia |
| 40 | Kevin Ginkel |
Save Stashes:
- Jordan Hicks (BOS)
- Graham Ashcraft (CIN)
- Isaac Mattson (PIT)
- Andre Granillo (STL)
Top 75 for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Bryan Abreu |
| 3 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 4 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 5 | Jason Adam |
| 6 | Tyler Rogers |
| 7 | Edwin Díaz |
| 8 | Devin Williams |
| 9 | Abner Uribe |
| 10 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 11 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 12 | Emilio Pagán |
| 13 | Griffin Jax |
| 14 | Will Vest |
| 15 | Tanner Scott |
| 16 | Carlos Estévez |
| 17 | Jhoan Durán |
| 18 | Adrian Morejon |
| 19 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 20 | Alex Vesia |
| 21 | Robert Suarez |
| 22 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 23 | Matt Strahm |
| 24 | Matt Brash |
| 25 | Cade Smith |
| 26 | Trevor Megill |
| 27 | Daniel Palencia |
| 28 | David Bednar |
| 29 | Serathony Domínguez |
| 30 | Mason Miller |
| 31 | Félix Bautista |
| 32 | Kirby Yates |
| 33 | Orion Kerkering |
| 34 | Ryan Helsley |
| 35 | Ronny Henriquez |
| 36 | Phil Maton |
| 37 | Lucas Erceg |
| 38 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 39 | Louis Varland |
| 40 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 41 | Luke Weaver |
| 42 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 43 | Bennett Sousa |
| 44 | Jordan Hicks |
| 45 | Camilo Doval |
| 46 | Bryan King |
| 47 | Tony Santillan |
| 48 | Dennis Santana |
| 49 | Brad Keller |
| 50 | Edwin Uceta |
| 51 | Dylan Lee |
| 52 | Reid Detmers |
| 53 | Grant Taylor |
| 54 | Bryan Baker |
| 55 | Ryne Stanek |
| 56 | Braydon Fisher |
| 57 | Robert Garcia |
| 58 | Gregory Soto |
| 59 | Kenley Jansen |
| 60 | Reed Garrett |
| 61 | Chris Martin |
| 62 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 63 | Isaac Mattson |
| 64 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 65 | Jared Koenig |
| 66 | Greg Weissert |
| 67 | JoJo Romero |
| 68 | Anthony Bender |
| 69 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 70 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 71 | Caleb Thielbar |
| 72 | Kevin Ginkel |
| 73 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 74 | Victor Vodnik |
| 75 | Kyle Backhus |
Relievers on the Rise
- Bennett Sousa (HOU): Since June 7, he has been scoreless in ten of 12 appearances with a 1-1 record, three saves, three holds, a 0.588 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts versus three walks across 15.1 innings.
- Braydon Fisher (TOR): With Yimi García back on the injured list with an ankle issue, Fisher may continue logging high-leverage appearances. He has posted two wins and three holds with a 1.14 WHIP and eight strikeouts in his last seven innings. He’s more of a deep league play, but an intriguing arm in this bullpen.
Top 50 for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Bryan Abreu |
| 2 | Jason Adam |
| 3 | Tyler Rogers |
| 4 | Abner Uribe |
| 5 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 6 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 7 | Adrian Morejon |
| 8 | Phil Maton |
| 9 | Griffin Jax |
| 10 | Cade Smith |
| 11 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 12 | Alex Vesia |
| 13 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 14 | Louis Varland |
| 15 | Reid Detmers |
| 16 | Matt Brash |
| 17 | Kirby Yates |
| 18 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 19 | Lucas Erceg |
| 20 | Ryne Stanek |
| 21 | Bryan Baker |
| 22 | Brad Keller |
| 23 | Luke Weaver |
| 24 | Reed Garrett |
| 25 | Bryan King |
| 26 | Braydon Fisher |
| 27 | Brendon Little |
| 28 | Dennis Santana |
| 29 | Tony Santillan |
| 30 | Gregory Soto |
| 31 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 32 | Greg Weissert |
| 33 | Anthony Bender |
| 34 | Victor Vodnik |
| 35 | Hoby Milner |
| 36 | Tyler Holton |
| 37 | Edwin Uceta |
| 38 | Chris Martin |
| 39 | Gabe Speier |
| 40 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 41 | Jared Koenig |
| 42 | Jake Bird |
| 43 | Scott Barlow |
| 44 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 45 | Jose A. Ferrer |
| 46 | Brad Lord |
| 47 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 48 | Caleb Ferguson |
| 49 | Kevin Ginkel |
| 50 | Chase Lee |
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