Recognizing that ranking relievers can become outdated within hours, Closer Monkey’s updated rankings incorporate in-season results with rest-of-season potential, yielding a number often worth debating.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
- Ronny Henriquez (MIA): Here we go again, right? He has been featured in the past, but his manager used him in the fifth inning of the next outing. With Calvin Faucher struggling in recent outings, the cream should rise to the top of this bullpen. He has been scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances, posting a win and two saves with 11 strikeouts against two walks across 7.2 innings.
- Matt Brash (SEA): He recorded his first save since 2023 on June 24, and he worked the ninth inning of consecutive extra-inning games. He may not be his team’s closer, but more ancillary saves may accrue as the season continues.
- Bryan Abreu (HOU): He has been scoreless in his last six games, racking up 16 strikeouts versus one walk (51.8 K-BB%) over 7.2 innings. Abreu may not be racking up saves, but he’s been a ratio eraser with strikeout upside, which has value in 12-team leagues.
Updated Top 40 Relievers for Saves
| Rank | Relievers |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Edwin Díaz |
| 3 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 4 | Tanner Scott |
| 5 | Devin Williams |
| 6 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 7 | Jhoan Durán |
| 8 | Emilio Pagán |
| 9 | Carlos Estévez |
| 10 | Will Vest |
| 11 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 12 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 13 | Ryan Helsley |
| 14 | Trevor Megill |
| 15 | Robert Suarez |
| 16 | Félix Bautista |
| 17 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 18 | David Bednar |
| 19 | Mason Miller |
| 20 | Kenley Jansen |
| 21 | Daniel Palencia |
| 22 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 23 | Robert Garcia |
| 24 | Orion Kerkering |
| 25 | Matt Strahm |
| 26 | Shelby Miller |
| 27 | Dylan Lee |
| 28 | Camilo Doval |
| 29 | Grant Taylor |
| 30 | Seth Halvorsen |
| 31 | Ronny Henriquez |
| 32 | Jason Adam |
| 33 | Bryan Abreu |
| 34 | Luke Weaver |
| 35 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 36 | Kirby Yates |
| 37 | Matt Brash |
| 38 | Reid Detmers |
| 39 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 40 | Alex Vesia |
Save Stashes
- Jason Adam (SD)
- Jordan Hicks (BOS)
- Kevin Ginkel (ARI)
- Brad Lord (WSH)
- Isaac Mattson (PIT)
- Andre Granillo (STL)
Top 75 for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Josh Hader |
| 2 | Bryan Abreu |
| 3 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 4 | Jason Adam |
| 5 | Tyler Rogers |
| 6 | Tanner Scott |
| 7 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 8 | Abner Uribe |
| 9 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 10 | Devin Williams |
| 11 | Emilio Pagán |
| 12 | Griffin Jax |
| 13 | Will Vest |
| 14 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 15 | Carlos Estévez |
| 16 | Edwin Díaz |
| 17 | Jhoan Durán |
| 18 | Cade Smith |
| 19 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 20 | Shelby Miller |
| 21 | Luke Weaver |
| 22 | Emmanuel Clase |
| 23 | Orion Kerkering |
| 24 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 25 | Phil Maton |
| 26 | Pete Fairbanks |
| 27 | Alex Vesia |
| 28 | Camilo Doval |
| 29 | Robert Suarez |
| 30 | Matt Brash |
| 31 | Trevor Megill |
| 32 | Daniel Palencia |
| 33 | David Bednar |
| 34 | Adrian Morejon |
| 35 | Mason Miller |
| 36 | Lucas Erceg |
| 37 | Louis Varland |
| 38 | Dylan Lee |
| 39 | Bryan King |
| 40 | Kirby Yates |
| 41 | Robert Garcia |
| 42 | Ryan Helsley |
| 43 | Kyle Finnegan |
| 44 | Félix Bautista |
| 45 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 46 | Matt Strahm |
| 47 | Tony Santillan |
| 48 | Dennis Santana |
| 49 | Brad Keller |
| 50 | Edwin Uceta |
| 51 | Serathony Domínguez |
| 52 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 53 | Greg Weissert |
| 54 | Reid Detmers |
| 55 | Michael Kopech |
| 56 | Bryan Baker |
| 57 | Brendon Little |
| 58 | Reed Garrett |
| 59 | Gregory Soto |
| 60 | Kenley Jansen |
| 61 | Ronny Henriquez |
| 62 | Chris Martin |
| 63 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 64 | Mason Montgomery |
| 65 | Jake Bird |
| 66 | Jared Koenig |
| 67 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 68 | Hoby Milner |
| 69 | JoJo Romero |
| 70 | Anthony Bender |
| 71 | Grant Taylor |
| 72 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 73 | Caleb Thielbar |
| 74 | Kevin Ginkel |
| 75 | Victor Vodnik |
Relievers on the Rise
- Kevin Ginkel (ARI): Do not overlook him as a potential option for saves following the trade deadline. His team has been in freefall, lost their two best relievers for the season, and the current closer will be a free agent at the end of the year, making him an alluring trade target for contending teams. After a rough start, Ginkel has recorded a clean appearance in four of his last five.
- Adrian Morejon (SD): Speaking of underappreciated, the Padres’ southpaw has a 2-1 record with a save and three holds across 13 scoreless appearances in June with 13 strikeouts versus two walks across 13.2 innings.
Top 50 for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Bryan Abreu |
| 2 | Jason Adam |
| 3 | Tyler Rogers |
| 4 | Abner Uribe |
| 5 | Randy Rodríguez |
| 6 | Phil Maton |
| 7 | Griffin Jax |
| 8 | Cade Smith |
| 9 | Yariel Rodríguez |
| 10 | Jeremiah Estrada |
| 11 | Adrian Morejon |
| 12 | Alex Vesia |
| 13 | Luke Weaver |
| 14 | Louis Varland |
| 15 | Reid Detmers |
| 16 | Bryan King |
| 17 | Brad Keller |
| 18 | Michael Kopech |
| 19 | Kirby Yates |
| 20 | Tommy Kahnle |
| 21 | Lucas Erceg |
| 22 | Tony Santillan |
| 23 | Bryan Baker |
| 24 | Matt Brash |
| 25 | Brendon Little |
| 26 | Dennis Santana |
| 27 | Seranthony Domínguez |
| 28 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 29 | Reed Garrett |
| 30 | Ryan Zeferjahn |
| 31 | Gregory Soto |
| 32 | Greg Weissert |
| 33 | Anthony Bender |
| 34 | Hoby Milner |
| 35 | Edwin Uceta |
| 36 | Jake Bird |
| 37 | Brad Lord |
| 38 | Jared Koenig |
| 39 | Victor Vodnik |
| 40 | Scott Barlow |
| 41 | Chris Martin |
| 42 | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| 43 | Jose A. Ferrer |
| 44 | Erik Miller |
| 45 | Gabe Speier |
| 46 | Garrett Cleavinger |
| 47 | Ryan Thompson |
| 48 | Mason Montgomery |
| 49 | Kevin Ginkel |
| 50 | Caleb Ferguson |
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