Updated MLB Closer Depth Chart

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BALF BautistaKittredgeCano2/23/25ATLIglesiasJohnsonDy Lee2/23/25
BOS*Hendriks*Chapman*Slaten2/23/25MIA*Faucher*TinocoBender2/23/25
NYYD WilliamsWeaverHamilton1/21/25NYMEd.DíazMinterGarrett2/23/25
TBFairbanksUcetaCleavinger1/21/25PHIRomanoKerkeringStrahm2/23/25
TORHoffmanY GarcíaGreen1/21/25WASFinneganLópezFerrer2/25/25
        
CHW*Clevinger*J Anderson*Ellard2/24/25CHCPresslyHodgeBrasier2/23/25
CLEClaseSewaldSmith2/23/25CINAl.DíazBarlowSantillan2/23/25
DET*Brieske*Kahnle*Foley2/23/25MILTr MegillPayampsUribe2/23/25
KC*Estévez*ErcegHarvey2/23/25PITBednarD SantanaHolderman2/23/25
MINDuránJaxSands2/23/25STLHelsleyFernandezLiberatore2/23/25
        
ATHMillerLeclercOtañez2/23/25ARI*Martinez*PukGinkel2/23/25
HOUHaderAbreuWhitley2/23/25COL*Halvorsen*Vodnik*Kinley2/23/25
LAAJansenJoyceBurke2/23/25LAD*T Scott*YatesTreinen2/23/25
SEAMuñozG SantosSnider2/23/25SDSuarezAdamEstrada2/23/25
TEX*C Martin*R GarciaWebb2/23/25SFR. WalkerTy. RogersDoval2/23/25

* = closer-by-committee

Updated 2025 Bullpen Hierarchies

Roles may be changed or redefined, and injuries will alter a team’s bullpen hierarchy. However, with Spring Training games in full swing, it’s time for our updated hierarchies. These are subject to change and will be updated on our team pages until Opening Day.

American League East

Baltimore Orioles – “The Mountain” will return as the closer this season. Félix Bautista recorded 33 saves with 110 strikeouts against 26 walks (35.4 K-BB%) in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He’s been throwing live bullpen sessions and will anchor this bullpen in 2025. His stock will rise appreciably with a strong spring, but fantasy managers will focus on his command. 

Updated Hierarchy: Félix Bautista | Andrew Kittredge | Seranthony Domínguez

Boston Red Sox – Forecasting the Red Sox closer comes with apprehension. Although the team signed Liam Hendriks for the role in 2025, he suffered a setback with “forearm soreness,” preventing his return this season. Can he remain healthy throughout 2025? Will he be effective? Those in keeper leagues should stash Justin Slaten. He flourished as a Rule 5 pick with a 1.01 WHIP and 22.3 K-BB percentage as a rookie. A wild card in this mix could be Garrett Whitlock. His splits by role: 

  • Whitlock as a SP: 109 IP, 102:23 K:BB (17.4 K-BB%), .328 weighted on-base average, 1.27 WHIP
  • Whitlock as an RP: 132.2 IP, 150:29 K:BB (22.7 K-BB%), .273 weighted on-base average, 1.05 WHIP

As of today, pedigree propels Hendriks atop the hierarchy, but his hold will be tenuous unless he’s terrific at Spring Training. The team also added Aroldis Chapman. Boston needs a left-handed reliever with velocity, and he could also factor into save situations if the team takes a match-up-based approach. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Liam Hendriks | *Aroldis Chapman | *Justin Slaten

*= closer-by-committee

New York Yankees – Trading for Devin Williams clarifies the closer position, but he also helped change the team’s archaic facial hair policy. “The Airbender” was terrific after missing the first four months of the season but converted 14 of 15 save chances while being scoreless in 20 of his 22 regular season appearances, recording 38 strikeouts against 11 walks. Luke Weaver will be the stopper (HLR) with an adapted arsenal. He’s one of five relievers with at least 100 strikeouts this season. He’s also converted all four save chances with six wins and 22 holds through 61 appearances. 

Updated Hierarchy: Devin Williams | Luke Weaver | Ian Hamilton

Tampa Bay Rays – Despite losing Pete Fairbanks, the Rays bullpen flourished in the second half. When he’s healthy, he remains the closer. He’s recorded 48 saves over the last two seasons but produced a reduced K-BB percentage and swinging strike rate in 2024. Health remains his hurdle. He begins 2025 as the closer, but change may be afoot as the season ensues. Dynasty league players should monitor Edwin Uceta and Hunter Bigge closely. 

Updated Hierarchy: Pete Fairbanks | Edwin Uceta | Garrett Cleavinger

Toronto Blue Jays – Signing Jeff Hoffman to a three-year contract puts him atop the revamped hierarchy. He’s been one of baseball’s best relievers over the previous two seasons. Toronto also re-signed Yimi García and has Chad Green through the end of 2025, rounding out the high-leverage triumvirate. 

Updated Hierarchy: Jeff Hoffman | Yimi García | Chad Green

American League Central

Chicago White Sox – After enduring the most losses in MLB history, prognosticating a closer for a team in this steep rebuilding process remains challenging. Justin Anderson ended the season as the highest-leveraged reliever. Since wins may be difficult again, getting a veteran reliever with “closer” experience would benefit the rebuilding. However, the team was not aggressive in the free-agent reliever market. Keeper league players hope Prelander Berroa (left his first spring outing with elbow soreness) or Jordan Leasure improve in 2025. Also keep tabs on non-roster invitees, James Karinchak and Mike Clevinger, who closed in college per Scott Merkin.

Updated Hierarchy: *Mike Clevinger | *Justin Anderson | *Fraser Ellard

*= closer-by-committee

Cleveland Guardians – Since the start of 2022, no reliever has recorded more saves than Emmanuel Clase. He’s secured 40-plus saves in the last three years with a 0.84 WHIP over 221.2 innings. Although he’s on a team-friendly deal, it escalates in 2025 and reaches ten million in 2027. For a franchise that prefers keeping payroll down, he could be moved when his stock’s at its peak. Stay tuned. Dynasty league players will track Cade Smith, Andrew Walters, and Franco Aleman. 

Updated Hierarchy: Emmanuel Clase | Paul Sewald | Cade Smith

Detroit Tigers – A.J. Hinch mixed and matched with aplomb while getting his team into the playoffs. Jason Foley led the team with 28 saves. Tyler Holton recorded seven wins, eight saves, and 14 holds across 66 appearances. How far the team goes and how the bullpen performs may determine how it’s structured in 2025. Beau Brieske and Will Vest emerged as the preferred right-handed options in the playoffs. Detroit also signed Tommy Kahnle and John Brebbia in the off-season. Last, Alex Lange could regain the closer role if his rehab goes well and his command improves during his 60-day injured list stint. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Beau Brieske | *Tommy Kahnle | *Jason Foley

*= closer-by-committee

Kansas City Royals – Although most believed Hunter Harvey would usurp James McArthur’s closer role, Lucas Erceg emerged after his acquisition. In his 23 games with the Royals, he converted 11 of his 13 save opportunities with 31 strikeouts against three walks across 25 innings. However, the team also signed Carlos Estévez to a two-year, $22.2 million contract and announced the team would share save situations in the upcoming season. We project Estévez as the preferred save share, with Erceg being the “stopper.” 

Updated Hierarchy: Carlos Estévez | Lucas Erceg | Hunter Harvey

Minnesota Twins – What felt like a slam dunk has become murky. Jhoan Durán took a step back, though it’s possible his oblique injury affected his performance throughout the season. He should get a mulligan for 2024, but his spring performance should be tracked closely. Griffin Jax emerged as a trusted high-leverage option, posting a robust 95 strikeouts against 15 walks (29 K-BB percentage) in 2024. Stay tuned. 

Updated Hierarchy: Jhoan Durán | Griffin Jax | Cole Sands

American League West

A’s – Many did not believe Mason Miller would be used as the closer this season. All he did was set the franchise record for saves by a rookie with 28, including throwing the last pitch at Oakland Coliseum. Reports indicate he will remain in this role moving forward, which makes him a terrific target for 2025. He recorded 104 strikeouts with a 0.88 WHIP through 65 innings across 55 appearances. 

Updated Hierarchy: Mason Miller | José Leclerc | Tyler Ferguson

Houston Astros – With Josh Hader signed on a long-term deal, it’s no surprise he’s the projected closer for 2025. After trading Ryan Pressly, look for Bryan Abreu as the eighth-inning option, but the rest of the bullpen will be a work in progress. 

Updated Hierarchy: Josh Hader | Bryan Abreu | Forrest Whitley

Los Angeles Angels – Good news will come in two parts for 2025: an emerging Ben Joyce and the return of Robert Stephenson. Joyce introduced a “splinker” into his arsenal on June 16 and produced 25 scoreless appearances in his last 27 games with 33 strikeouts against 11 walks across 31 innings. The Angels signed Kenley Jansen to a one-year contract to provide Joyce with more runway for the future. He takes over as the closer and can tutor Joyce on the rigors of becoming one in the future. 

Updated Hierarchy: Kenley Jansen | Ben Joyce | Brock Burke

Seattle Mariners – Forced into the closer role because of injuries throughout the leverage ladder, Andrés Muñoz converted 22 of 27 save chances with a 0.96 WHIP through 57.1 innings. He pitched through lingering back tightness and elbow soreness at the end of the season. Returns by Matt Brash and Gregory Santos will be pivotal for the team’s progress, but Muñoz remains atop the hierarchy, barring injury, on Opening Day. 

Updated Hierarchy: Andrés Muñoz | Gregory Santos | Collin Snider

Texas Rangers – Forced into a complete rebuild in the bullpen, the team signed Chris Martin, traded for Robert Garcia, and hopes Marc Church can emerge as a leverage option in 2025. It feels like an offseason of half-measures for a team with playoff aspirations. Plan on Martin getting the first save chance, but another pitcher may emerge as the closer during the season. Jon Gray will be a wild card or flamethrower, and Emiliano Teodo may enter the picture later this year. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Chris Martin | *Robert Garcia | Jacob Webb

*= closer-by-committee

National League East

Atlanta Braves – Since his debut with Atlanta on August 5, 2022, Raisel Iglesias has logged 150 appearances, posting a 1.86 ERA (second lowest in this timeframe) with 11 wins, 67 saves, and a 0.907 WHIP. He will be entering the final year of his contract in 2025, which means change may be coming at the closer position in 2026, but for next year, he remains a reliable target for saves. The bigger question is, who sets up for him with Joe Jiménez sidelined after undergoing knee surgery? 

Updated Hierarchy: Raisel Iglesias | Pierce Johnson | Dylan Lee

Miami Marlins – After the team traded Tanner Scott, Calvin Faucher received the majority share of saves until he was sidelined with an injury. Jesús Tinoco took over as the most trusted high-leverage option over the last six weeks, and this may be a spring battle for roles. However, there’s no clear plan in place for the franchise, making the closer role speculative at best. Stay tuned. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Calvin Faucher | Jesús Tinoco | Anthony Bender

*= closer-by-committee

New York Mets – Riding a second-half resurgence buoyed by throwing more four-seam fastballs and being less reliant on his slider, Edwin Díaz reestablished himself as a top-tier closer. Can he maintain this throughout the entirety of 2025? Here’s hoping so. He will be a top target in preseason drafts and rankings. 

Updated Hierarchy: Edwin Díaz | A.J. Minter | Reed Garrett

Philadelphia Phillies – After using the “floating closer” concept most of the season, Rob Thomson used Carlos Estévez as his closer after the trade deadline. However, Estévez and Jeff Hoffman departed via free agency. Taking a shot on Jordan Romano as the replacement appears risky. His velocity this spring will determine his effectiveness during save situations. If he struggles, will the Phillies turn to Orion Kerkering as the closer? 

Updated Hierarchy: Jordan Romano | Orion Kerkering | Matt Strahm

Washington Nationals – In a surprise off-season move, the team declined arbitration on Kyle Finnegan, letting their closer enter free agency. Washington signed Jorge López and Lucas Sims to one-year, three-million-dollar deals. It also hopes Jose A. Ferrer will be ready as its high-leverage left-handed option, capable of closing out games when needed. (UPDATED 2/25) Per Robert Murray, the Nationals agreed on a one-year, six million dollar deal with Finnegan, who will resume his closer role with the team.

Updated Hierarchy: Kyle Finnegan | Jorge López | Jose A. Ferrer

National League Central

Chicago Cubs – Porter Hodge ended 2024 with 18 scoreless appearances over his last 19 games, converting eight of nine save chances with 26 strikeouts against nine walks. However, he projects as the HLR after the team traded for Ryan Pressly. He waived his no-trade clause for the chance at closing games on the precipice of free agency. 

Updated Hierarchy: Ryan Pressly | Porter Hodge | Ryan Brasier

Cincinnati Reds – Streaky in his performances in high-leverage events and spotty at times with his command, Alexis Díaz remains a fantasy enigma. He’s recorded 55 saves in the last two years, but his declining K-BB percentage and rising WHIP do not foster trust from fantasy managers. He projects as the Opening Day closer, but his potential volatility makes him a risky investment for 2025. Keep tabs on Scott Barlow, Tony Santillan, and how the team uses Graham Ashcraft this season. 

Updated Hierarchy: Alexis Díaz | Scott Barlow | Tony Santillan

Milwaukee Brewers – Trading Devin Williams paves the way for Trevor Megill as the closer entering 2025. He did struggle in the second-half but converted 20 of 22 save opportunities while his teammate was on the injured list last year. Abner Uribe remains on the periphery of the leverage ladder and if he improves his command, could be a factor for saves as the season progresses. Those in keeper leagues should track Craig Yoho and Jacob Miriorowski’s progress closely this spring. 

Updated Hierarchy: Trevor Megill | Joel Payamps | Abner Uribe

Pittsburgh Pirates – What seemed like an easy prognostication at the beginning of 2024 has become much more complex as it has concluded. David Bednar was removed from the closer role and was ineffective this season after undergoing two oblique injuries. He’s dealt with side or back injuries in three of the past four seasons. Can he rebound? We side with yes, but a strong spring would ease concerns about 2025 for the “Renegade.” 

Updated Hierarchy: David Bednar | Dennis Santana | Colin Holderman

St. Louis Cardinals – A revamped bullpen anchored by Ryan Helsley resulted in a franchise record 49 saves. Andrew Kittredge and JoJo Reyes performed well in set-up roles as well. Can Helsley repeat this production level in 2025, and will he be traded? More significant questions will be who sets up for him. 

Updated Hierarchy: Ryan Helsley | Ryan Fernandez | Matthew Liberatore

National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks – Limping toward the finish line, there were more questions than answers about the bullpen at the end of 2024. A.J. Puk suffered an ugly loss in a “must-win” game, and Justin Martinez showed flashes of brilliance mixed with traffic-induced save situations. Based on in-season usage patterns, Martinez should open 2025 as the closer, but a match-up-based approach could also be deployed. Hopefully, clarity will emerge this spring. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Justin Martinez | *A.J. Puk | Kevin Ginkel

*= closer-by-committee

Colorado Rockies – The Rockies had a revolving door at the closer position this season. At the beginning of the season, Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley were the top two relievers in the hierarchy. Victor Vodnik emerged as the closer in early July until he landed on the injured list in late August. Kinley reemerged, converting all six save chances until he was on the injured list in September. Rookie Seth Halvorsen took over the top of the hierarchy, and a spring battle will decide who gets the gig on Opening Day. Early reports speculate on a three-reliever camp competition between Halvorsen, Vodnik, and Kinley. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Seth Halvorsen | *Victor Vodnik | *Tyler Kinley

*= closer-by-committee

Los Angeles Dodgers – Throwing caution into the wind, the team signed Tanner Scott to a four-year contract and announced he would receive the “brunt” of save opportunities. With injuries to Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips, Los Angeles also re-signed postseason hero Blake Treinen and free agent Kirby Yates. There is less fluidity in the leverage ladder, with only Alex Vesia possessing minor league options, but more depth at the onset of 2025. 

Updated Hierarchy: *Tanner Scott | *Kirby Yates | Blake Treinen

*= closer-by-committee

San Diego Padres – Robert Suarez was dominant in the first half, throwing his four-seam fastball and converting 22 of his first 24 save chances. Fatigue and predictability affected his results in the second half. One should not run from the Padres closer, but a more diverse use of his arsenal will prevent further migration toward the mean. He will be the closer on Opening Day, but his runway was reduced slightly by the second-half struggles ahead of the playoffs and his potential opt-out clause at the end of 2025. Jason Adam and Jeremiah Estrada remain sneaky options for saves later this season. 

Updated Hierarchy: Robert Suarez | Jason Adam | Jeremiah Estrada

San Francisco Giants – It’s too early to give up on Camilo Doval as a reliever, and it’s tough to trust him next season after struggling with a rising WHIP and declining K-BB percentage. Things become trickier with the emergence of Ryan Walker. He took over as the closer and converted all ten save chances from August 10-on with 28 strikeouts versus five walks during his last 17 appearances, spanning 19.2 innings. Doval may need a change of scenery, and Walker has been confirmed as the closer by manager, Bob Melvin. 

Updated Hierarchy: Ryan Walker | Tyler Rogers | Camilo Doval

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Statistical Credits:

Fangraphs.com

Baseball-Reference.com

BaseballSavant.com

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Under the Hood: Alzolay and Hader outlooks moving forward

This week’s under the hood sets its sights on the early struggles by Adbert Alzolay, removing him from the closer role in Chicago in the near-term, and Josh Hader suffering from some bad luck in his results.

Adbert Alzolay, Chicago Cubs

Not much has gone right for Alzolay, he’s already suffered more blown saves (four) in 2024 through 11 games than he did last year (three) over 58 appearances. He’s given up four home runs in only 31 batted ball events and gave up five all last year across 168 batted ball events. He’s matched last season’s home run total with his slider (three) in only 14 batted balls in play.

He’s not throwing with a drastic reduction in velocity and increased his first-strike percent rate. However, when diving into his results on Statcast, one notices an increase in sweet spot percentage by over five percentage points, a boost in his expected batting average (.278), and a 5.02 expected ERA (xERA).

In terms of quality of contact, he’s struggling:

  • 3.2 solid percentage allowed plus 12.9 percent barrel rate = 16.1 good contact allowed
  • 0 percent weak contact and 0 percent pop-ups = 0 percent poor contact-induced

Taking this a step further, here’s his 10-game rolling chart from beginning of last year through his last outing, using strikeout percentage, walk rate, swinging strike percentage, and contact rate allowed:

One notices some shifts in his outcomes during the second half before he landed on the injured list and at the start of this season. With this in mind, here are his splits in some key leverage categories:

Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/R2jww/1/

If he retakes the ninth inning for Cubs relies on his slider. Comparing his outcomes by pitch, the lack of whiffs, and increased expected results against his most used pitch accounts for his early struggles:

Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/vUjx0/2/

Focus on his slider over the next two weeks, and his usage patterns. It’s tough being patient with a struggling closer, but if he finds his past production with the pitch, better days may happen. However, it’s a tough needle for a reliever to thread during the season.

Josh Hader, Houston Astros

Expecting a repeat of his 1.28 ERA from 2023 would not be realistic, but seeing Hader’s 8.38 ERA entering game play on Monday, April 22 seems like some sort of cruel joke. While sorting out qualified relievers by ERA minus SIERA, he ranks eighth in bad luck with a 5.95 run difference between the metrics. He owns a 2.43 SIERA, almost in line with his 2.34 expected ERA (xERA) from last year.

In fact, his SIERA and 2024 xERA (3.35) set a nice baseline of expectations for his results going forward. Despite his inflated ERA, he owns a 25.6 K-BB percentage, a 14.9 percent swinging strike rate, and a 64.1 strike percentage through his first 11 appearances.

As upsetting as his ERA may be, his usage patterns under first year manager Joe Espada proves more confusing. Hader’s appeared in four games with a lead, in three tied games, and worked in four games with his team trailing. Using Baseball Reference’s leverage ratings, he’s turned in four high-leverage outings, two medium leverage appearances, and pitched in five low leverage contests. Not ideal.

Viewing his underlying data from Statcast, his barrel rate remains in line with last year but he’s allowed a spike in hard hit percentage (45.5 percent) versus his career 32.9 percent barrel rate allowed. Hope lies in his .223 xBA with the sinker against his current .375 batting average against with the pitch, and a .278 expected slugging (xSLG) versus a .458 slugging percent allowed by the pitch. Things migrate toward the mean, and his results will even out.

It’s tough seeing a closer with such a high price point struggle, but focus on his past production with his pitches, and know things will improve:

Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SoiKP/1/

Houston gets a break with the schedule over the next two weeks, here’s hoping Hader and his leverage teammates turn the tide with regression working in their favor.

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Tiered Rankings for SOLDS, April 5

Once again, noting these rankings remain fluid, here’s an updated tiered look at relievers in SOLDS formats. Those in leagues with holds as a separate category can use this list as well.

Tier One

  • Emmanuel Clase (CLE)
  • Evan Phillips (LAD)
  • Edwin Díaz (NYM)
  • Andrés Muñoz (SEA)
  • David Bednar (PIT)
  • Raisel Iglesias (ATL)
  • Pete Fairbanks (TBR)
  • Ryan Helsley (STL)
  • Josh Hader (HOU)
  • Griffin Jax (MIN)

Tier Two

  • Craig Kimbrel (BAL)
  • Adbert Alzolay (CHC)
  • Robert Suarez (SDP)
  • Jason Foley (DET)
  • Carlos Estévez (LAA)
  • Clay Holmes (NYY)
  • Abner Uribe (MIL)
  • Kyle Finnegan (WSH)
  • Alexis Díaz (CIN)
  • Camilo Doval (SFG)
  • Kenley Jansen (BOS)
  • Kevin Ginkel (ARI)

Tier Three

  • José Alvarado (PHI)
  • Aroldis Chapman (PIT)
  • Chris Martin (BOS)
  • Tanner Scott (MIA)
  • A.J. Minter (ATL)
  • Giovanny Gallegos (STL)
  • Jason Adam (TBR)
  • Joel Payamps (MIL)
  • Jeff Hoffman (PHI)
  • Hunter Harvey (WSH)
  • Hector Neris (CHC)
  • Ryan Pressly (HOU)
  • Ian Hamilton (NYY)
  • Yennier Cano (BAL)
  • Bryan Abreu (HOU)
  • Mason Miller (OAK)

Tier Four

  • Pierce Johnson (ATL)
  • Lucas Sims (CIN)
  • Fernando Cruz (CIN)
  • Scott Barlow (CLE)
  • Daniel Hudson (LAD)
  • Justin Lawrence (COL)
  • Kirby Yates (TEX)
  • David Robertson (TEX)
  • José Leclerc (TEX)
  • Brock Stewart (MIN)
  • Tyler Rogers (SFG)
  • Shelby Miller (DET)
  • JoJo Romero (STL)
  • Andrew Chafin (DET)
  • Ryne Stanek (SEA)
  • Yimi García (TOR)
  • Taylor Rogers (SFG)

Tier Five

  • Michael Kopech (CWS)
  • Gabe Speier (SEA)
  • John Schreiber (KCR)
  • Ryan Borucki (PIT)
  • Will Smith (KCR)
  • Chad Green (TOR)
  • James McArthur (KCR)
  • Matt Moore (LAA)
  • Ryan Thompson (ARI)
  • Julian Merryweather (CHC)
  • Emilio Pagán (CIN)
  • Joe Kelly (LAD)
  • Josh Sborz (TEX)
  • Gregory Soto (PHI)

Tiered Rankings for Saves, April 5

Noting these rankings remain fluid, here’s an updated tiered look at relievers for saves-only formats entering the weekend.

Tier One

  • Emmanuel Clase (CLE)
  • Edwin Díaz (NYM)
  • Evan Phillips (LAD)
  • David Bednar (PIT)
  • Raisel Iglesias (ATL)
  • Pete Fairbanks (TBR)
  • Ryan Helsley (STL)
  • Josh Hader (HOU)

Tier Two

  • Craig Kimbrel (BAL)
  • Andrés Muñoz (SEA)
  • Adbert Alzolay (CHC)
  • Robert Suarez (SDP)
  • Carlos Estévez (LAA)
  • Clay Holmes (NYY)
  • Abner Uribe (MIL)
  • Jason Foley (DET)
  • Kyle Finnegan (WSH)
  • Alexis Díaz (CIN)
  • Camilo Doval (SFG)
  • Kenley Jansen (BOS)
  • Kevin Ginkel (ARI)

Tier Three

  • Griffin Jax (MIN)
  • José Alvarado (PHI)
  • Tanner Scott (MIA)
  • Mason Miller (OAK)
  • José Leclerc (TEX)
  • Michael Kopech (CWS)
  • Justin Lawrence (COL)
  • Aroldis Chapman (PIT)
  • Brock Stewart (MIN)
  • Joel Payamps (MIL)
  • Giovanny Gallegos (STL)
  • Daniel Hudson (LAD)
  • Will Smith (KCR)

Tier Four

  • Hunter Harvey (WSH)
  • Ian Hamilton (NYY)
  • Ryan Pressly (HOU)
  • Chris Martin (BOS)
  • Jason Adam (TBR)
  • Shelby Miller (DET)
  • David Robertson (TEX)
  • Kirby Yates (TEX)
  • Bryan Abreu (HOU)
  • Yennier Cano (BAL)
  • Chad Green (TOR)
  • Yimi García (TOR)
  • John Schreiber (KCR)
  • James McArthur (KCR)
  • Jeff Hoffman (PHI)
  • Scott Barlow (CLE)
  • Dany Jiménez (OAK)

Tier Five

  • A.J. Minter (ATL)
  • Lucas Sims (CIN)
  • Fernando Cruz (CIN)
  • Hector Neris (CHC)
  • José Soriano (LAA)
  • John Brebbia (CWS)
  • Anthony Bender (MIA)
  • Yuki Matsui (SDP)
  • Josh Sborz (TEX)

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Under the Hood: Wild Card Round in Review

With the first round of the playoffs in the rearview mirror, here are some thoughts and observations about how relievers performed.

American League

Detroit Tigers

Capping a comeback in Game 2, Will Vest recorded his first postseason save after securing two in the regular season. He also posted 1.2 clean frames in Game 1 with two strikeouts. Jason Foley allowed three hits and an earned during one-third of the ninth in the first game of the series. Beau Brieske allowed a walk but induced two outs on 17 pitches for his first save of the playoffs. He recorded one during the regular season. 

If there’s anything we’ve learned about the Tigers, different match-ups will be deployed in each game. From a fantasy perspective, monitoring how the relievers are used going forward may determine their roles in 2025. 

Reliever of interest: Will Vest

  • He was scoreless in 11 of his last 12 appearances in the regular season, with 12 strikeouts against one walk (22 K-BB%), a 0.57 WHIP, and a 9.2 swinging strike percentage. 
  • Against Houston, he retired all eight batters faced, five via strikeout (62.5 K%), throwing 31 pitches (24 strikes – 77.4 Strike%) with three whiffs. 

Here’s his Statcast box from Game 1:

Houston Astros

Heavily invested in the backend of the bullpen, things went differently than planned for first-year manager Joe Espada. First, why was Josh Hader pitching with his team down by three in Game 1? With a one-run lead at the top of the eighth, Ryan Pressly took over against Detroit. After striking out Parker Meadows, he allowed consecutive singles by Kerry Carpenter and Matt Vierling, putting runners at the corners. The game-tying run scored on a wild pitch during the next at-bat, ending with Riley Greene striking out. However, this handed Pressly his first postseason blown save, snapping an eight-game scoreless streak in the playoffs. 

Hader took over with two runners on and two outs. He issued Spencer Torkelson a four-pitch walk loading the bases. With an 0-2 count on pinch-hitter Andy Ibáñez, he hung a sinker rather than throwing a slider: 

During the regular season, here were his splits by pitch: 

  • Sinker: 71.5 percent usage, 24.8 K-BB%, 67.7 Strike%, .286 wOBA, 16.1 SwStr%, 70.4 percent contact allowed
  • Slider: 27.4 percent usage,59.2 K-BB%, 65.3 Strike%, .175 wOBA, 32.2 SwStr%, 41.1 percent contact allowed

Hader’s postseason ends with 2.1 innings, allowing three hits, an earned run, and two walks with zero strikeouts. He threw 50 pitches (62 Strike%) and produced five whiffs (10 SwStr%). Bryan Abreu was in line for the win after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings, walking one and striking out two on 18 pitches in Game 2. 

Kansas City Royals

Entering the playoffs, Lucas Erceg was scoreless in 19 of 23 games since his acquisition, converting 11 of 13 save opportunities with the Royals. He recorded an impressive 31 strikeouts versus three walks (28.9 K-BB%) with a 0.84 WHIP and a 15.2 swinging strike percentage. Against the Orioles, he secured the save in both games of a sweep, throwing 32 pitches (21 strikes – 65.6 Strike%) through 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing a walk and striking out three. 

Although his change-up was his least used pitch during the regular season, he threw 11 in Game 1 and four in Game 2, producing four combined whiffs (26.7 SwStr%). This goes against his trends by month but may signal a newfound trust in a pitch that could help him flourish in 2025. Stay tuned. 

National League

Milwaukee Brewers

Preserving a two-run win in Game 2, Devin Williams retired the side on ten pitches (80 Strike%) with two whiffs. In Game 3, things were drastically different. Entering with a two-run lead again, “The Airbender” issued Francisco Lindor a lead-off walk, a high-leverage mortal sin, especially in the playoffs. After striking out Mark Vientos, Williams allowed Brandon Nimmo’s single, followed by Pete Alonso’s go-ahead three-run home run on this pitch: 

On “X,” Jomboy shared this video clip, displaying Williams tipping his pitches, verified by two former MLB players (Trevor Plouffe and Trevor May). There are very slim margins in winning and losing. Any information like this can make or break an outing. 

There are no long-term effects on his health or performance for Williams; he’s a dominant reliever. But, through three postseason appearances, he owns a 3.478 WHIP over 2.1 innings, throwing 75 pitches (60 Strike%) with ten whiffs (13.3 SwStr%). 

New York Mets

Shutting the door on his first career save, David Peterson worked a scoreless bottom of the ninth, giving up a hit and striking out one. Edwin Díaz collected his first win in Game 3, logging 1.2 scoreless innings, issuing two walks, and recording three strikeouts. He threw 39 pitches (21 strikes – 53.8 Strike%) and produced six whiffs (15.4 SwStr%). Of more concern, he allowed three stolen bases in his outing. 

Since August 29, he’s logged 16 appearances, 14 scoreless, with 33 strikeouts versus seven walks (37.1 K-BB%) with a 0.90 WHIP across 17.2 innings, including his game against Milwaukee during the postseason. Using more four-seams and fewer sliders has spurred this level of production: 

His outcomes against Philadelphia will be pivotal, but they will be aggressive on the bases in this series. 

San Diego Padres

During his team’s two-game sweep in the Wild Card round, Robert Suarez turned in two scoreless outings, including a save during a one-run win in Game 2. He threw a combined 22 pitches (14 strikes – 63.6 Strike%) with one whiff. Of more interest, he has not relied on his four-seam fastball. Setting a baseline, here are his pitch usage percentages from the regular season: 

In the postseason, he’s been using his sinker with a much higher frequency: 

  • Sinker: 15 pitches (68.2 usage percentage)
  • Four-seam: 5 pitches (22.7 usage percentage)
  • Change-up: 2 pitches (9.1 usage percentage)

Taking this a step further, here are his usage patterns in these two playoff games by hitter handedness, courtesy of Brooks Baseball: 

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Projected Closers by Team for 2025

Noting many of these situations may change based on end-of-season injury reports and off-season moves, our too-early attempt at identifying the closers for 2025 is ready before the last full slate of games on Sunday, September 29. Thanks for being a part of this season at Closer Monkey. Enjoy and be well. If we have helped this season, please leave a TIP for next season’s expenses.

American League

American League East

Baltimore Orioles – “The Mountain” will return as the closer next year. Félix Bautista recorded 33 saves with 110 strikeouts against 26 walks (35.4 K-BB%) in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He’s been throwing live bullpen sessions and will anchor this bullpen in 2025. His stock will rise appreciably with a strong spring, but fantasy managers will focus on his command. 

Boston Red Sox – Forecasting the Red Sox closer comes with apprehension. Although the team signed Liam Hendriks for the role in 2025, he suffered a setback with “forearm soreness”, preventing his return this season. Can he remain healthy throughout next year? Will he be effective? Those in keeper leagues should stash Justin Slaten. He flourished as a Rule 5 pick with a 1.01 WHIP and 22.3 K-BB percentage as a rookie. A wild card in this mix could be Garrett Whitlock. His splits by role: 

  • Whitlock as a SP: 109 IP, 102:23 K:BB (17.4 K-BB%), .328 weighted on-base average, 1.27 WHIP
  • Whitlock as an RP: 132.2 IP, 150:29 K:BB (22.7 K-BB%), .273 weighted on-base average, 1.05 WHIP

As of today, pedigree propels Hendriks atop the hierarchy, but his hold will be tenuous unless he’s terrific at Spring Training. 

New York Yankees – Playoff games may determine how the team handles the closer position in 2025, but Clay Holmes will be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. Luke Weaver has emerged as the preferred save option with an adapted arsenal. He’s one of five relievers with at least 100 strikeouts this season. He’s also converted all four save chances with six wins and 22 holds through 61 appearances. Barring a free agent splurge, he lines up as the Opening Day closer. 

Tampa Bay Rays – Despite losing Pete Fairbanks, the Rays bullpen flourished in the second half. When he’s healthy, he remains the closer. He’s recorded 48 saves over the last two seasons but produced a reduced K-BB percentage and swinging strike rate in 2024. Health remains his hurdle. He begins 2025 as the closer, but change may be afoot as the season ensues. Dynasty league players should monitor Edwin Uceta and Hunter Bigge closely. 

Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano underwent elbow surgery, cutting his 2024 short. He remains the team’s closer, but health will be an issue like others on this list. He could be a terrific “buy low” or a “bust,” with health being the deciding factor. Chad Green remains under contract and will fill in if injury issues resurface. 

American League Central

Chicago White Sox – After enduring the most losses in MLB history, prognosticating a closer for a team in this steep of a rebuild remains difficult. Justin Anderson ended the season as the highest-leveraged reliever. However, since wins may be difficult again, getting a veteran reliever with “closer” experience would benefit the rebuild. Probably, the saves leader is not on the current roster. Keeper league players hope Prelander Berroa or Jordan Leasure improve in 2025. 

Cleveland Guardians – Since the start of 2022, no reliever has recorded more saves than Emmanuel Clase. He’s secured 40-plus saves in the last three years with a 0.84 WHIP over 221.2 innings. Although he’s on a team-friendly deal, it escalates in 2025 and reaches ten million in 2027. For a franchise that prefers keeping payroll down, he could be moved when his stock’s at its peak. Stay tuned. Dynasty league players will track Andrew Walters closely. 

Detroit Tigers – A.J. Hinch mixed and matched with aplomb while getting his team into the playoffs. Jason Foley led the team with 28 saves through 161 games. Tyler Holton recorded seven wins, eight saves, and 14 holds through 66 appearances. How far the team goes and how the bullpen performs may determine how it’s structured in 2025. For now, plan on much of the same next year unless the team targets a free agent closer for the preferred save share. 

Kansas City Royals – Although most believed Hunter Harvey would usurp the closer role from James McArthur, Lucas Erceg emerged since his acquisition. In his 23 games with the Royals, he’s converted 11 of his 13 save opportunities with 31 strikeouts against three walks across 25 innings. Despite the meltdown that injured Vinnie Pasquantino, Erceg’s been almost lights out. He should enter 2025 as the closer. 

Minnesota Twins – What felt like a slam dunk has become murky. Jhoan Durán took a step back, though it’s possible his oblique injury affected his performance throughout the season. It feels like he should get a mulligan for 2024, but his spring performance should be tracked closely. Griffin Jax emerged as a trusted high-leverage option, but the team has spoken about him potentially being used as a starter. Stay tuned. 

American League West

Houston Astros – With Josh Hader signed on a long-term deal, it’s no surprise he’s the projected closer for 2025. Ryan Pressly can opt out of his contract, which may put him in play for another team’s ninth-inning duties. 

Los Angeles Angels – Good news will come in two parts next year: an emerging Ben Joyce and the return of Robert Stephenson. Joyce introduced a “splinker” into his arsenal on June 16 and produced 25 scoreless appearances in his last 27 games with 33 strikeouts against 11 walks across 31 innings. His velocity and experience at the end of the season should ensure his role as the closer in 2025. 

Oakland A’s – Many did not believe Mason Miller would be used as the closer this season. All he did was set the franchise record for saves by a rookie with 28, including throwing the last pitch at Oakland Coliseum. Reports indicate he will remain in this role moving forward, which makes him a terrific target for 2025. He’s recorded 104 strikeouts with a 0.88 WHIP through 65 innings across 55 appearances. 

Seattle Mariners – Forced into the closer role because of injuries throughout the leverage ladder, Andrés Muñoz converted 22 of 27 save chances with a 0.96 WHIP through 57.1 innings. He pitched through lingering back tightness and elbow soreness at the end of the season. Returns by Matt Brash and Gregory Santos will be pivotal for the team’s progress, but Muñoz remains atop the hierarchy, barring injury, on Opening Day next year. 

Texas Rangers – Despite hitting the jackpot on its one-year deal with Kirby Yates, he and José Leclerc will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. David Robertson can also opt out of his player option. This means turnover may affect the entire bullpen hierarchy, though a team which sees itself as a World Series contender next year will be aggressive in rebuilding the leverage ladder. Yates went 7-2 while converting 33 of 34 save chances for the Rangers and may return on a deal beneficial for both sides. Those in keeper leagues will monitor how Marc Church develops as a high-leverage option. 

National League

National League East

Atlanta Braves – Since his debut with Atlanta on August 5, 2022, Raisel Iglesias has logged 150 appearances, posting a 1.86 ERA (second lowest in this timeframe) with 11 wins, 67 saves, and a 0.907 WHIP. He will be entering the final year of his contract in 2025, which means change may be coming at the closer position in 2026, but for next year, he remains a reliable target for saves. 

Miami Marlins – After the team traded Tanner Scott, Calvin Faucher received the majority share of saves until he was sidelined with an injury. Jesús Tinoco took over as the most trusted high-leverage option over the last six weeks, and this may be a spring battle for roles. However, there’s no clear plan in place for the franchise, making the closer role speculative at best. There will be aging veterans with closer experience, or the team could be aggressive and trade for a reliever like Camilo Doval, who needs a change of scenery. Stay tuned. 

New York Mets – Riding a second-half resurgence buoyed by throwing more four-seam fastballs and being less reliant on his slider, Edwin Díaz reestablished himself as a top-tier closer. Can he maintain this throughout the entirety of 2025? Here’s hoping so. He will be a top target in preseason drafts and rankings. 

Philadelphia Phillies – After using the “floating closer” concept most of the season, Rob Thomson used Carlos Estévez as his closer after the trade deadline. However, Estévez and Jeff Hoffman will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Will the Phillies try re-signing them or turn to Orion Kerkering as the closer of the future? 

Washington Nationals – Entering his last season under team control, Kyle Finnegan will be the closer on Opening Day. However, as a team on the rise, the Nationals may enhance their leverage ladder this winter via free agency or trades. Coming off a career-high in saves, Finnegan may be a fade depending on his preseason price points. 

National League Central

Chicago Cubs – Porter Hodge ended 2024 with 18 scoreless appearances over his last 19 games, converting eight of nine save chances with 26 strikeouts against nine walks. Because the front office’s modus operandi has not included overpaying for a closer, a pieced-together bullpen may be in store again next season. This puts Hodge at the top of the list for being the closer on Opening Day, but off-season roster construction will determine if this happens. 

Cincinnati Reds – Streaky in his performances in high-leverage events and spotty at times with his command, Alexis Díaz remains a fantasy enigma. He’s recorded 55 saves in the last two years, but his declining K-BB percentage and rising WHIP do not foster trust from fantasy managers. He projects as the Opening Day closer, but his potential volatility makes him a risky investment for 2025. 

Milwaukee Brewers – Tough decisions await the Brewers this winter. Devin Williams will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025 season. Fantasy players recall past situations where this franchise traded players at their peak ahead of free agency. Will this happen once again? “The Airbender” was terrific after missing the first four months of the season but converted 14 of 15 save chances while being scoreless in 20 of his 22 regular season appearances, recording 38 strikeouts against 11 walks. Those in keeper leagues should track Craig Yoho‘s progress this spring closely. 

Pittsburgh Pirates – What felt like an easy prognostication at the beginning of the season has become much more complex as it concludes. David Bednar was removed from the closer role and was ineffective this season after undergoing two oblique injuries. He’s dealt with side or back injuries in three of the past four seasons. Can he regain his role, or will the team bring pending free agent Aroldis Chapman back on another one-year deal? 

St. Louis Cardinals – A revamped bullpen anchored by Ryan Helsley resulted in a franchise record 49 saves. Andrew Kittredge and JoJo Reyes performed well in set-up roles as well. Can Helsley repeat this level of production in 2025? 

National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks – Limping toward the finish line, there are more questions than answers about the bullpen at the end of the season. A.J. Puk suffered an ugly loss in a “must-win” game and Justin Martinez showed flashes of brilliance, mixed with traffic-induced save situations. Based on in-season usage patterns, Martinez should open 2025 as the closer, but a match-up-based approach could also be deployed. 

Colorado Rockies – The Rockies had a revolving door at the closer position this season. At the beginning of the season, Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley were the top two relievers in the hierarchy. Victor Vodnik emerged as the closer in early July until he landed on the injured list in late August. Kinley reemerged, converting all six save chances until he was on the injured list in September. Rookie Seth Halvorsen took over the top of the hierarchy, and a spring battle will decide who gets the gig on Opening Day. Based on underlying indicators, plan on Kinley (if healthy) or Halvorsen, with Jaden Hill, a potential contender, by the second half of 2025. 

Los Angeles Dodgers – Targeting Michael Kopech at the trade deadline, he helped stabilize the backend of the bullpen. He recorded four wins, converted six saves, and notched seven holds with 27 strikeouts versus ten walks across 23 innings. Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen also operated in the late innings, but Treinen will be a free agent at the end of the season. As for Opening Day next season, we lean toward Kopech. Still, those in keeper leagues will track Edgardo Henriquez‘s development closely unless the team makes a trade for a more reliable closer this off-season. 

San Diego Padres – Robert Suarez was dominant in the first half, throwing his four-seam fastball and converting 22 of his first 24 save chances. Fatigue and predictability affected his results in the second half. One should not run from the Padres closer, but a more diverse use of his arsenal will prevent further migration toward the mean. He will be the closer on Opening Day, but his runway was reduced slightly by the second-half struggles ahead of the playoffs. 

San Francisco Giants – It’s too early to give up on Camilo Doval as a closer, and it’s tough to trust him next season after struggling with a rising WHIP and declining K-BB percentage. Things become trickier with the emergence of Ryan Walker. He took over as the closer and converted all ten save chances from August 10-on with 28 strikeouts versus five walks during his last 17 appearances, spanning 19.2 innings. Doval may need a change of scenery, and Walker was the team’s best reliever, making him our projected closer for 2025.

Free Agents for 2025

  • Carlos Estévez
  • Tanner Scott
  • Kirby Yates
  • Aroldis Chapman
  • Kenley Jansen
  • Jeff Hoffman
  • Blake Treinen
  • Clay Holmes
  • Chris Martin
  • Paul Sewald

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Monkey Bytes: September 30

On the last full slate of the regular season, relievers recorded three wins and secured nine saves. Six relievers recorded their first save of 2024, with four being the first of a pitcher’s career: Ryne Nelson (ARI), Kris Bubic (KC), Edgardo Henriquez (LAD), José Ruiz (PHI).

In case you missed it, Closer Monkey’s 2025 Projected Closer by Teams was posted yesterday.

There will be two games today between Atlanta and the New York Mets; here are the tiebreaker scenarios per MLB.com:

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Closer CliffsNotes

Ryne Nelson (ARI) logged three scoreless frames, allowing a hit and striking out one for his first career save. He threw 37 pitches (26 strikes – 70.3 Strike%) and induced four whiffs, closing a nine-run win over the Padres. Joe Mantiply let his only inherited runner on a fielder’s choice groundout and struck out one in two-thirds of the sixth. 

Justin Slaten (BOS) secured his second save with a scoreless ninth, working around a lead-off bunt single by Dylan Carlson and retiring the next three hitters. He threw 16 pitches (11 strikes – 68.8 Strike%) and induced one whiff. Over his last 13 games, he was scoreless in ten while earning a win and recording a save with 13 strikeouts against zero walks.

Ethan Roberts (CHC) gave up three hits, three earned runs, and a walk at the top of the tenth, resulting in his first loss. Nate Pearson stranded two runners in the eighth and logged 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing a hit and striking out one. 

Enyel De Los Santos (CHW) took over with the bases loaded and two outs at the bottom of the eighth. Inducing an inning-ending groundout. He returned for the ninth and worked around a one-out single with a game-ending double play groundout for his second save. He threw 11 pitches (72.7 Strike%) and produced one whiff.

Buck Farmer (CIN) capped a three-run rally at the top of the tenth, recording his first save with a scoreless bottom of the inning despite issuing a walk. Tony Santillan collected his third win, firing a clean ninth and striking out one.

Victor Vodnik (COL) suffered his fourth loss and a sixth blown save, giving up three hits, including a game-tying Chris Taylor solo home run, and two earned runs over one-third of the eighth. Seth Halvorsen stranded one of two inherited runners while retiring all five batters faced, three via strikeout. He threw 21 pitches (71.4 Strike%) and generated five whiffs (23.8 SwStr%). 

Kris Bubic (KC) not only converted his first career save but also secured the fifth seed in the playoffs, finishing a two-run win in Atlanta. He allowed Gio Urshela’s lead-off single, then retired the next three batters for a scoreless appearance. He threw 17 pitches (12 strikes – 70.6 Strike%) and induced one whiff while recording one strikeout.

Edgardo Henriquez (LAD) preserved a one-run win in Colorado with a scoreless ninth for his first career save. He allowed a walk and recorded two strikeouts on 17 pitches (10 strikes – 58.8 Strike%) with three whiffs (17.6 SwStr%). Michael Kopech notched his ninth hold, firing a clean eighth and striking out two against the 2-3-4 lineup pocket. He threw eighth pitches (87.5 Strike%) and generated three whiffs (37.5 SwStr%). Evan Phillips collected his fifth win, retiring the side and striking out two in the seventh, ahead of his team’s rally at the top of the eighth. 

Anthony Bender (MIA) took over at the bottom of the eighth. He stranded a runner and logged 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing a walk while striking out two for his first save. He threw 25 pitches (52 Strike%) and induced one whiff.

Edwin Díaz (NYM) completed a combined shutout with a scoreless ninth in a non-save outing. He issued a walk and recorded three strikeouts on 26 pitches (50 Strike%) with seven whiffs (26.9 SwStr%). Since August 29, he’s been scoreless in 13 of 14 appearances, converting six saves with 28 strikeouts versus three walks over 14.1 innings.

Clay Holmes (NYY) was called upon with a two-run lead at the top of the ninth against his former team, Pittsburgh. He retired the side and recorded a strikeout facing the 2-3-4 lineup pocket on 11 pitches (63.6 Strike%) with one whiff for his 30th save. He finished the regular season on a modest five-game scoreless streak. Luke Weaver collected his seventh win, tossing a scoreless eighth, allowing a hit, and striking out two. Over his last seven appearances, he’s recorded three wins and converted four saves with 24 strikeouts against three walks across 11 innings.

José Ruiz (PHI) navigated around two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless bottom of the ninth against the Nationals for his first career save. He threw 25 pitches (64 Strike%) and induced two whiffs.

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