RP Rankings and Waiver Wire Notes | 6.19.2026

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. 

Saves Leaderboards (through 6.18.2026)

Updated RP Rankings for Saves

Rank	Reliever
1	Cade Smith
2	Jhoan Duran
3	Mason Miller
4	Louis Varland
5	Paul Sewald
6	Bryan Baker
7	Josh Hader
8	David Bednar
9	Jacob Latz
10	Raisel Iglesias
11	Tanner Scott
12	Aroldis Chapman
13	Devin Williams
14	Trevor Megill
15	Pete Fairbanks
16	Andrés Muñoz
17	Ryan Helsley
18	Kenley Jansen
19	Gregory Soto
20	Elvis Alvarado
21	Tony Santillan
22	Caleb Kilian
23	Riley O’Brien
24	Alex Lange
25	Hogan Harris
26	Yoendrys Gómez
27	Grant Taylor
28	Seranthony Domínguez
29	Jacob Webb
30	Ryan Zeferjahn
31	Aaron Ashby
32	Clayton Beeter
33	Bryan Abreu
34	Garrett Whitlock
35	Gabe Speier
36	Didier Fuentes
37	Gus Varland
38	Bryan Hudson
39	Robert Suarez
40	Brad Lord
41	Anthony Bender
42	Abner Uribe
43	Chad Patrick
44	Tyler Rogers
45	Luke Weaver
46	Will Vest
47	Lucas Erceg
48	Daniel Lynch IV
49	Andrew Morris
50	Ryan Walker
51	Andrew Kittredge
52	Orion Kerkering
53	George Soriano
54	Kirby Yates
55	Bryan King
56	Jaden Hill
57	Eduard Bazardo
58	Jakob Junis
59	Mason Barnett
60	Ryan Rolison

SOLDS Leaderboards (through 6.18.2026)

Updated RP Rankings for SOLDS

Rank	Reliever
1	Cade Smith
2	Jhoan Duran
3	Mason Miller
4	Louis Varland
5	Dylan Lee
6	Bryan Baker
7	Robert Suarez
8	Paul Sewald
9	Josh Hader
10	Jacob Latz
11	Tyler Rogers
12	David Bednar
13	Tanner Scott
14	Adrian Morejon
15	Raisel Iglesias
16	Fernando Cruz
17	Hunter Gaddis
18	Grant Taylor
19	Tim Herrin
20	Kevin Kelly
21	Hogan Harris
22	Riley O’Brien
23	Gregory Soto
24	Aroldis Chapman
25	Devin Williams
26	Alex Vesia
27	Trevor Megill
28	Jason Adam
29	Garrett Whitlock
30	Eduard Bazardo
31	Gabe Speier
32	Daniel Lynch IV
33	Kenley Jansen
34	Ryan Helsley
35	Andrés Muñoz
36	Seranthony Domínguez
37	Elvis Alvarado
38	Huascar Brazobán
39	Alex Lange
40	Orion Kerkering
41	JoJo Romero
42	Bryan King
43	Luke Weaver
44	Tony Santillan
45	Michael Petersen
46	Andrew Kittredge
47	Juan Morillo
48	Yoendrys Gómez
49	Abner Uribe
50	Aaron Ashby
51	Anthony Bender
52	Didier Fuentes
53	Colin Holderman
54	Caleb Kilian
55	Jakob Junis
56	Will Vest
57	Brad Lord
58	Ryan Zeferjahn
59	Bryan Hudson
60	Brent Headrick
61	Jeff Hoffman
62	Justin Sterner
63	Bryan Abreu
64	Kevn Ginkel
65	Jose A. Ferrer
66	George Soriano
67	Brooks Raley
68	Lucas Erceg
69	José Alvarado
70	Ryan Walker
71	Camilo Doval
72	Andrew Morris
73	Rico Garcia
74	Clayton Beeter
75	Gus Varland

Holds Leaderboards (through 6.18.2026

Updated RP Rankings for Holds

Rank	Reliever
1	Dylan Lee
2	Robert Suarez
3	Tyler Rogers
4	Kevin Kelly
5	Fernando Cruz
6	Adrian Morejon
7	Luke Weaver
8	Garrett Whitlock
9	Jason Adam
10	Daniel Lynch IV
11	Hunter Gaddis
12	Gabe Speier
13	Tim Herrin
14	Huascar Brazobán
15	Eduard Bazardo
16	Orion Kerkering
17	JoJo Romero
18	Andrew Kittredge
19	Grant Taylor
20	Didier Fuentes
21	Michael Petersen
22	Bryan King
23	Anthony Bender
24	Alex Vesia
25	Aaron Ashby
26	George Soriano
27	Colin Holderman
28	Juan Morillo
29	Kevin Ginkel
30	Brad Lord
31	Calvin Faucher
32	Abner Uribe
33	Will Klein
34	A.J. MInter
35	Tejay Antone
36	Jakob Junis
37	Ryan Rolison
38	Andrew Morris
39	Mason Barnett
40	Ryan Walker

Waivers Primer

• Elvis Alvarado (ATH): Can he build on his momentum since his promotion on June 6? He has allowed one earned run across 6.1 innings with 11 strikeouts and no walks (50 K-BB%) while posting a 0.316 WHIP. 
• Yoendrys Gómez (MIN): He has converted all four save opportunities in June and has been scoreless in six of eight games with a 13.2 percent swinging strike rate and eight strikeouts over 7.1 innings.
• Tony Santillan (CIN): Yes, Emilio Pagán could initiate his rehab assignment in the minors after Friday, but until he’s back, Santillan has found past form. He’s recorded a save in his previous two appearances and is amid a six-game scoreless streak, during which he’s posted a 0.80 WHIP with five strikeouts and no walks (25 K-BB%) through five innings.
• Jacob Webb (CHC): With Daniel Palencia on the injured list, the veteran will be added after securing a save on Wednesday.
• Garrett Whitlock (BOS): Frustration is mounting in Boston; trades may ensue sooner rather than later.
• Lucas Erceg (KC): Call it a hunch, and it could be unfounded, but Alex Lange has command issues that may manifest in a role change before July.
• Ryan Zeferjahn (LAA): He’s not perfect, but could be the preferred save option for his team.
• Alex Vesia (LAD): As a stream option for cheap, why not? Though during his last save, he issued three walks.
• Eduard Bazardo/Gabe Speier (SEA)

Thanks for being a part of the Closer Monkey community. Stay safe, and be well. 

Statistical Credits:

Fangraphs.com

Baseball-Reference.com

BaseballSavant.com

BrooksBaseball.net