Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. When assessing the rankings, understand that they remain fluid as sample sizes grow. They are a mix of in-season results and rest-of-season potential. Rankings should be part of a fantasy player’s toolkit, not the sole source of evaluation. This week may look different. I have continued to use updated SGPs (standard gains points) for the season and the last two weeks, with an eye on rest-of-season potential.
Waiver wire recommendations will be listed after the rankings. However, if playing in a shallow format, defer to the rankings based on reliever availability in your league.
Saves Leaderboards (games played through July 23)
Updated RP Rankings for Saves
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Jhoan Duran |
| 2 | Mason Miller |
| 3 | Cade Smith |
| 4 | Trevor Megill |
| 5 | David Bednar |
| 6 | Bryan Baker |
| 7 | Josh Hader |
| 8 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 9 | Louis Varland |
| 10 | Jacob Latz |
| 11 | Riley O’Brien |
| 12 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 13 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 14 | Tanner Scott |
| 15 | Devin Williams |
| 16 | Emilio Pagán |
| 17 | Grant Taylor |
| 18 | Paul Sewald |
| 19 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 20 | Tyler Wells |
| 21 | Jacob Webb |
| 22 | Kenley Jansen |
| 23 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 24 | Jordan Romano |
| 25 | Gregory Soto |
| 26 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 27 | Alex Lange |
| 28 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 29 | Mason Montgomery |
| 30 | Clayton Beeter |
| 31 | Erik Miller |
| 32 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 33 | Luke Weaver |
| 34 | Michael Petersen |
| 35 | Hogan Harris |
| 36 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 37 | Andrew Morris |
| 38 | Aaron Ashby |
| 39 | Kevin Kelly |
| 40 | Luis Medina |
| 41 | Carmen Mlodzinski |
| 42 | Abner Uribe |
| 43 | Trent Thornton |
| 44 | Caleb Kilian |
| 45 | Bryan Hudson |
| 46 | Didier Fuentes |
| 47 | Adrian Morejon |
| 48 | Juan Morillo |
| 49 | Jakob Junis |
| 50 | Chad Patrick |
| 51 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 52 | Sam Bachman |
| 53 | Jordan Hicks |
| 54 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 55 | Dylan Lee |
| 56 | Samy Natera Jr. |
| 57 | Jason Foley |
| 58 | Brennan Bernardino |
| 59 | Brent Headrick |
| 60 | Tom Cosgrove |
SOLDS Leaderboards (games played through July 23)
Updated RP Rankings for SOLDS
| 1 | Jhoan Duran |
| 2 | Mason Miller |
| 3 | Cade Smith |
| 4 | Josh Hader |
| 5 | David Bednar |
| 6 | Trevor Megill |
| 7 | Tanner Scott |
| 8 | Dylan Lee |
| 9 | Bryan Baker |
| 10 | Jacob Latz |
| 11 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 12 | Louis Varland |
| 13 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 14 | Luke Weaver |
| 15 | Eduard Bazardo |
| 16 | Adrian Morejon |
| 17 | Michael Petersen |
| 18 | Grant Taylor |
| 19 | Abner Uribe |
| 20 | Riley O’Brien |
| 21 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 22 | Tyler Wells |
| 23 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 24 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 25 | Kevin Kelly |
| 26 | Devin Williams |
| 27 | Emilio Pagán |
| 28 | Tyler Rogers |
| 29 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 30 | Jacob Webb |
| 31 | Mason Montgomery |
| 32 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 33 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 34 | Fernando Cruz |
| 35 | Brent Headrick |
| 36 | Brooks Raley |
| 37 | Steve Okert |
| 38 | Jakob Junis |
| 39 | Kenley Jansen |
| 40 | Didier Fuentes |
| 41 | Paul Sewald |
| 42 | Justin Slaten |
| 43 | Jordan Hicks |
| 44 | Alex Vesia |
| 45 | Andrew Morris |
| 46 | Gabe Speier |
| 47 | Orion Kerkering |
| 48 | Juan Morillo |
| 49 | Daniel Lynch IV |
| 50 | Tyron Guerrero |
| 51 | Yennier Cano |
| 52 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 53 | Brock Burke |
| 54 | Erik Miller |
| 55 | Aaron Ashby |
| 56 | Gregory Soto |
| 57 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 58 | Tejay Antone |
| 59 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 60 | Clayton Beeter |
| 61 | Trent Thornton |
| 62 | Jonathan Bowlan |
| 63 | Kevin Ginkel |
| 64 | Bryan Hudson |
| 65 | Hogan Harris |
| 66 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 67 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 68 | Edgardo Henriquez |
| 69 | Taylor Rogers |
| 70 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 71 | Chad Patrick |
| 72 | Brennan Bernardino |
| 73 | George Soriano |
| 74 | Tyler Holton |
| 75 | Dylan Dodd |
Holds Leaderboards (games played through July 23)
Updated RP Rankings for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Dylan Lee |
| 2 | Luke Weaver |
| 3 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 4 | Adrian Morejon |
| 5 | Eduard Bazardo |
| 6 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 7 | Abner Uribe |
| 8 | Michael Petersen |
| 9 | Kevin Kelly |
| 10 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 11 | Brent Headrick |
| 12 | Steven Okert |
| 13 | Tyler Rogers |
| 14 | Mason Montgomery |
| 15 | Gabe Speier |
| 16 | George Soriano |
| 17 | Brooks Raley |
| 18 | Fernando Cruz |
| 19 | Andrew Morris |
| 20 | Orion Kerkering |
| 21 | Tyron Guerrero |
| 22 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 23 | Edgardo Henriquez |
| 24 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 25 | Didier Fuentes |
| 26 | Alex Vesia |
| 27 | Brock Burke |
| 28 | Tejay Antone |
| 29 | Jusitn Slaten |
| 30 | Daniel Lynch IV |
| 31 | Aaron Ashby |
| 32 | Jordan Hicks |
| 33 | Dylan Dodd |
| 34 | Jonathan Bowlan |
| 35 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 36 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 37 | Trent Thornton |
| 38 | Bradegly Rodriguez |
| 39 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 40 | Samy Natera Jr. |
Waivers Primer
Waiver Wire Options
- Grant Taylor (CHW)
- Tyler Wells (BAL)
- Ryan Zeferjahn (LAA)
- Jordan Romano (COL)
Ancillary Save Options
- Mason Montgomery (PIT)
- Erik Miller (SF)
- Bryan Hudson (CHW)
- Andrew Morris (MIN)
Save Stashes
- Luke Weaver (NYM) – If traded to a team needing a closer
- Jeremiah Estrada (SD) – If Miller gets traded.
- Ben Joyce (LAA)
- Justin Martinez (ARI) – August return?
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