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. This will be the last update preceding the trade deadline. This is the first batch of rankings since the trade deadline, although some hierarchies remain unsettled.
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. I continue 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 August 6)
Updated RP Rankings for Saves
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Bryan Baker |
| 3 | Jhoan Duran |
| 4 | David Bednar |
| 5 | Cade Smith |
| 6 | Josh Hader |
| 7 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 8 | Trevor Megill |
| 9 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 10 | Louis Varland |
| 11 | Jacob Latz |
| 12 | Emilio Pagán |
| 13 | Riley O’Brien |
| 14 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 15 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 16 | Edwin Díaz |
| 17 | Luke Weaver |
| 18 | Steven Cruz |
| 19 | Devin Williams |
| 20 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 21 | Kenley Jansen |
| 22 | Jacob Webb |
| 23 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 24 | Jordan Romano |
| 25 | Clayton Beeter |
| 26 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 27 | Mason Montgomery |
| 28 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 29 | Bryan Abreu |
| 30 | Hogan Harris |
| 31 | Grant Taylor |
| 32 | Dylan Smith |
| 33 | Didier Fuentes |
| 34 | Samy Natera Jr. |
| 35 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 36 | Ben Joyce |
| 37 | Adrian Morejon |
| 38 | Abner Uribe |
| 39 | Tanner Scott |
| 40 | Chad Patrick |
| 41 | Yennier Cano |
| 42 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 43 | Brayan Bello |
| 44 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 45 | Juan Morillo |
| 46 | Tyler Wells |
| 47 | Dylan Lee |
| 48 | Gordon Graceffo |
| 49 | Aaron Ashby |
| 50 | Ty Madden |
| 51 | Kodai Senga |
| 52 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 53 | Brock Burke |
| 54 | Nate Pearson |
| 55 | Caleb Thielbar |
| 56 | Paul Blackburn |
| 57 | Rico Garcia |
| 58 | Calvin Faucher |
| 59 | Daniel Duarte |
| 60 | Jason Foley |
SOLDS Leaderboards (games played through August 6)
Updated RP Rankings for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Mason Miller |
| 2 | Bryan Baker |
| 3 | David Bednar |
| 4 | Jhoan Duran |
| 5 | Cade Smith |
| 6 | Dylan Lee |
| 7 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 8 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 9 | Josh Hader |
| 10 | Mason Montgomery |
| 11 | Luke Weaver |
| 12 | Adrian Morejon |
| 13 | Tanner Scott |
| 14 | Trevor Megill |
| 15 | Louis Varland |
| 16 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 17 | Brent Headrick |
| 18 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 19 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 20 | Emilio Pagán |
| 21 | Abner Uribe |
| 22 | Tyler Rogers |
| 23 | Riley O’Brien |
| 24 | Juan Morillo |
| 25 | Bryan Abreu |
| 26 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 27 | Steven Cruz |
| 28 | Tyler Wells |
| 29 | Jacob Latz |
| 30 | Grant Taylor |
| 31 | Didier Fuentes |
| 32 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 33 | Jacob Webb |
| 34 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 35 | Kevin Kelly |
| 36 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 37 | Steve Okert |
| 38 | Edwin Díaz |
| 39 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 40 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 41 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 42 | Devin Williams |
| 43 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 44 | Gabe Speier |
| 45 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 46 | Alex Vesia |
| 47 | Huascar Brazobán |
| 48 | Yennier Cano |
| 49 | Brooks Raley |
| 50 | Justin Slaten |
| 51 | Brock Burke |
| 52 | Tyron Guerrero |
| 53 | Kenley Jansen |
| 54 | Brendon Little |
| 55 | Jordan Romano |
| 56 | Eduard Bazardo |
| 57 | Erik Miller |
| 58 | Orion Kerkering |
| 59 | Hogan Harris |
| 60 | Jonathan Bowlan |
| 61 | Aaron Ashby |
| 62 | Dylan Dodd |
| 63 | Jordan Hicks |
| 64 | Dylan Smith |
| 65 | Paul Blackburn |
| 66 | Clayton Beeter |
| 67 | George Soriano |
| 68 | Grant Wolfram |
| 69 | Colin Holderman |
| 70 | Chase Silseth |
| 71 | Camilo Doval |
| 72 | Caleb Thielbar |
| 73 | Gordon Graceffo |
| 74 | Julian Garcia |
| 75 | Gregory Soto |
Holds Leaderboards (games played through August 6)
Updated Rankings for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Dylan Lee |
| 2 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 3 | Adrian Morejon |
| 4 | Abner Uribe |
| 5 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 6 | Mason Montgomery |
| 7 | Tanner Scott |
| 8 | Bryan Abreu |
| 9 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 10 | Brent Headrick |
| 11 | Kevin Kelly |
| 12 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 13 | Tyler Rogers |
| 14 | Brooks Raley |
| 15 | Alex Vesia |
| 16 | Gabe Speier |
| 17 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 18 | Eduard Bazardo |
| 19 | Steven Okert |
| 20 | George Soriano |
| 21 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 22 | Justin Slaten |
| 23 | Juan Morillo |
| 24 | Didier Fuentes |
| 25 | Fernando Cruz |
| 26 | Andrew Morris |
| 27 | Michael Petersen |
| 28 | Tyron Guerrero |
| 29 | Brock Burke |
| 30 | Ryne Stanek |
| 31 | Samy Natera Jr. |
| 32 | Tejay Antone |
| 33 | Orion Kerkering |
| 34 | Yennier Cano |
| 35 | Aaron Ashby |
| 36 | Dylan Dodd |
| 37 | Kody Funderburk |
| 38 | Tyler Zuber |
| 39 | Paul Blackburn |
| 40 | Bradegly Rodriguez |
Waivers Primer
Relievers of Interest
**Green = positive versus his peers
Waiver Wire Options
- Luke Weaver (PIT)
- Steven Cruz (KC)
- Jordan Romano (COL)
Ancillary Save Options
- Samy Natera Jr.; Ben Joyce (LAA)
- Mason Montgomery (PIT)
- Bryan Abreu (HOU)
- Didier Fuentes (ATL)
- Brayan Bello (BOS)
Save Stashes
- Daniel Palencia (CHC) – if dropped in your league
- Jeff Hoffman (MIN)
- Justin Martinez (ARI) – August return?
- Jason Foley (SF)
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