Category: Closer Monkey Update
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Updated RP Rankings | 7.27.2026
With one week until the trade deadline, it’s moving season for teams vying for the postseason and their front offices looking to justify roster additions. How many teams remain in contention for the last Wild Card spot will determine how robust the reliever market will be. Burning questions include: Because teams continue using matchup-based approaches…
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Updated American League Hierarchies | 2026
Catching up with the recent news cycles, there have been numerous alterations to bullpen hierarchies in the American League. As of February 28, roles may change, but here are our updated outlooks for the upcoming season. Baltimore Orioles Projected Hierarchy: Ryan Helsley | Andrew Kittredge | Keegan Akin After adding Helsley as a stabilizing force…
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Closer Monkey Update | Edwin Díaz
Although the closer did not get a five-year deal, Edwin Díaz set the new average value for a reliever in MLB history: This is not rocket science; one of baseball’s best relievers has signed with one of the best teams, meaning he’s in line for plenty of save opportunities in the upcoming season. This deal…
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Closer Monkey Update | Emilio Pagán
In a reunion that was anticipated, Emilio Pagan has agreed to a two-year deal with Cincinnati that includes an opt-out and will return as the closer for 2026: He took over as the closer on March 29, 2025, and never looked back, converting a career-best 32 saves in 38 chances with a 2.98 ERA and…
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Closer Monkey Update | Devin Williams
With the closer market heating, the Mets have agreed to a three-year contract with one of the best high-leverage relievers in baseball, Devin Williams: However, New York is still engaged in talks with Edwin Díaz. This means the market for closers continues narrowing, and the two may end up as leverage teammates. Beginning with his…