As more data accrues during game action, some rankings will stabilize, though the reliever market remains fluid. Rankings are a mixture of early-season results and rest-of-season forecasts. These can fluctuate by format and change quickly, so they should be used as a guide, not as gospel.
Relievers on the Rise
- Riley O’Brien (STL): After Ryne Stanek secured the team’s first save, O’Brien has bubbled to the top of his team’s hierarchy and has converted both chances since March 31 while recording three strikeouts through three scoreless appearances.
- Gregory Soto (PIT): Don Kelly hinted he would not reserve Dennis Santana for the ninth inning, and it came to fruition this weekend when Soto secured his first save against the Orioles. How they get distributed moving forward remains open for debate, but the high-velocity, and sometimes volatile, southpaw will be in the mix.
- Bryan King (HOU): He’s been a reliable option during high-leverage situations for the Astros since last year. With Bryan Abreu struggling with his command, King may receive more save chances this scoring period.
Relievers on the Decline
- Ryan Walker (SF): This may be premature, but when he’s used in the sixth inning by first-year manager Tony Vitello, it raises eyebrows. Hopefully, more clarity in usage patterns will emerge over the next two weeks.
- Ryne Stanek (STL): He’s produced a 1.80 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP, which underscores the risk with the veteran reliever. He’s better served as a set-up reliever, and it may have taken Oli Marmol all of a week to agree with the fantasy community.
- Bryan Abreu (HOU): This was covered in our previously published Leverage Ledger.
Reliever Rankings for Saves
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Jhoan Duran |
| 3 | Edwin Díaz |
| 4 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 5 | Devin Williams |
| 6 | Cade Smith |
| 7 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 8 | Daniel Palencia |
| 9 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 10 | Ryan Helsley |
| 11 | David Bednar |
| 12 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 13 | Trevor Megill |
| 14 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 15 | Riley O’Brien |
| 16 | Jordan Romano |
| 17 | Paul Sewald |
| 18 | Kenley Jansen |
| 19 | Emilio Pagán |
| 20 | Lucas Erceg |
| 21 | Gregory Soto |
| 22 | Ryan Walker |
| 23 | Dennis Santana |
| 24 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 25 | Bryan Baker |
| 26 | Bryan King |
| 27 | Bryan Abreu |
| 28 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 29 | Clayton Beeter |
| 30 | Victor Vodnik |
| 31 | Robert Suarez |
| 32 | Abner Uribe |
| 33 | Cole Sands |
| 34 | Griffin Jax |
| 35 | JoJo Romero |
| 36 | Ryne Stanek |
| 37 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 38 | Chris Martin |
| 39 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 40 | Elvis Alvarado |
| 41 | Hogan Harris |
| 42 | Matt Strahm |
| 43 | Will Vest |
| 44 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 45 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 46 | Calvin Faucher |
| 47 | Cole Henry |
| 48 | Jimmy Herget |
| 49 | Grant Taylor |
| 50 | Jordan Hicks |
| 51 | Tanner Scott |
Reliever Rankings for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Jhoan Duran |
| 3 | Devin Williams |
| 4 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 5 | Edwin Díaz |
| 6 | Daniel Palencia |
| 7 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 8 | Cade Smith |
| 9 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 10 | Robert Suarez |
| 11 | Trevor Megill |
| 12 | Abner Uribe |
| 13 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 14 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 15 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 16 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 17 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 18 | Matt Brash |
| 19 | Luke Weaver |
| 20 | Tony Santillan |
| 21 | Gregory Soto |
| 22 | Ryan Helsley |
| 23 | Dennis Santana |
| 24 | David Bednar |
| 25 | Lucas Erceg |
| 26 | Will Vest |
| 27 | Riley O’Brien |
| 28 | Bryan King |
| 29 | Kenley Jansen |
| 30 | Graham Ashcraft |
| 31 | Chase Silseth |
| 32 | Bryan Baker |
| 33 | Emilio Pagán |
| 34 | JoJo Romero |
| 35 | Jordan Romano |
| 36 | Shawn Armstrong |
| 37 | Ángel Zerpa |
| 38 | Ryan Walker |
| 39 | Tyler Rogers |
| 40 | José Alvarado |
| 41 | Phil Maton |
| 42 | Tanner Scott |
| 43 | Dylan Lee |
| 44 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 45 | Brooks Raley |
| 46 | John Schreiber |
| 47 | Fernando Cruz |
| 48 | Jalen Beeks |
| 49 | Alex Vesia |
| 50 | Ryne Stanek |
| 51 | Bryan Abreu |
| 52 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 53 | Cole Winn |
| 54 | Louis Varland |
| 55 | Jakob Junis |
| 56 | Camilo Doval |
| 57 | Braydon Fisher |
| 58 | Grant Taylor |
| 59 | Nick Mears |
| 60 | Tyler Holton |
| 61 | Adrian Morejon |
| 62 | Hunter Harvey |
| 63 | Jack Dreyer |
| 64 | Brad Keller |
| 65 | Griffin Jax |
| 66 | Rico García |
| 67 | Juan Morillo |
| 68 | Jared Koenig |
| 69 | Grant Wolfram |
| 70 | Orion Kerkering |
| 71 | Caleb Kilian |
| 72 | Brennan Bernardino |
| 73 | Jimmy Herget |
| 74 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 75 | Matt Strahm |
Relievers on the Rise
- Chase Silseth (LAA): Through six games, he’s recorded three holds and emerged as Kurt Suzuki’s “fireman,” with five strikeouts versus one walk and a 0.693 WHIP across his 4.1 innings.
- Braydon Fisher (TOR): His role may be growing in the Blue Jays’ bullpen, illustrated by his two holds in his first five outings. He’s posted a 0.947 WHIP through his first 6.1 innings.
Reliever Rankings for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Robert Suarez |
| 2 | Tony Santillan |
| 3 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 4 | Luke Weaver |
| 5 | Matt Brash |
| 6 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 7 | Abner Uribe |
| 8 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 9 | Graham Ashcraft |
| 10 | JoJo Romero |
| 11 | Chase Silseth |
| 12 | Jakob Junis |
| 13 | Calvin Faucher |
| 14 | Dylan Lee |
| 15 | Will Vest |
| 16 | Brad Keller |
| 17 | Ryne Stanek |
| 18 | Dennis Santana |
| 19 | Shawn Armstrong |
| 20 | Fernando Cruz |
| 21 | Tanner Scott |
| 22 | Tyler Rogers |
| 23 | Louis Varland |
| 24 | Bryan King |
| 25 | Àngel Zerpa |
| 26 | José Alvarado |
| 27 | Adrian Morejon |
| 28 | Matt Strahm |
| 29 | Tyler Holton |
| 30 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 31 | Orion Kerkering |
| 32 | Nick Mears |
| 33 | Camilo Doval |
| 34 | Cole Winn |
| 35 | Brooks Raley |
| 36 | Gabe Speier |
| 37 | Connor Phillips |
| 38 | Braydon Fisher |
| 39 | Jack Dreyer |
| 40 | Juan Morillo |
Reliever Rankings for AL-Only Leagues
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 2 | Cade Smith |
| 3 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 4 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 5 | Ryan Helsley |
| 6 | David Bednar |
| 7 | Jordan Romano |
| 8 | Kenley Jansen |
| 9 | Lucas Erceg |
| 10 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 11 | Bryan Baker |
| 12 | Bryan King |
| 13 | Bryan Abreu |
| 14 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 15 | Cole Sands |
| 16 | Griffin Jax |
| 17 | Chris Martin |
| 18 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 19 | Elvis Alvarado |
| 20 | Hogan Harris |
| 21 | Matt Strahm |
| 22 | Grant Taylor |
| 23 | Jordan Hicks |
| 24 | Jalen Beeks |
| 25 | Will Vest |
Reliever Rankings for NL-Only Leagues
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Jhoan Duran |
| 3 | Edwin Díaz |
| 4 | Devin Williams |
| 5 | Daniel Palencia |
| 6 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 7 | Trevor Megill |
| 8 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 9 | Riley O’Brien |
| 10 | Paul Sewald |
| 11 | Emilio Pagán |
| 12 | Gregory Soto |
| 13 | Ryan Walker |
| 14 | Dennis Santana |
| 15 | Clayton Beeter |
| 16 | Victor Vodnik |
| 17 | Robert Suarez |
| 18 | Abner Uribe |
| 19 | JoJo Romero |
| 20 | Ryne Stanek |
| 21 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 22 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 23 | Calvin Faucher |
| 24 | Cole Henry |
| 25 | Tanner Scott |