The top 15 relievers for holds in fantasy baseball

For those of you in leagues that focus on holds, here’s our take on the top 15 options:

1. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals
2. Joel Peralta, Tampa Bay Rays
3. Jordan Walden, Atlanta Braves
4. Mark Melancon, Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Kelvin Herrera, Kansas City Royals
6. Sergio Santos, Toronto Blue Jays
7. Luke Gregerson, Oakland A’s
8. Jake McGee, Tampa Bay Rays
9. Alexi Ogando, Texas Rangers
10. Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox
11. Brian Wilson, Los Angeles Dodgers
12.  Jared Burton, Minnesota Twins
13. Brandon Kintzler, Milwaukee Brewers
14. Edward Mujica, Boston Red Sox
15. Jason Motte, St. Louis Cardinals

Joakim Soria to close in Texas

March 22, 2014

Texas Rangers — Ron Washington has chosen 29-year-old Joakim Soria to close for the Rangers, citing Soria’s consistency and experience. His #1 ranking on our middle reliever list probably didn’t hurt either. With Tanner Scheppers moving into the rotation, Alexi Ogando will return to his old set-up role. Neftali Feliz’s spot on the roster is far from guaranteed, and if he makes the team, he’ll apparently be battling Neal Cotts and Jason Frasor to be #3. Hierarchy change: Joakim Soria to Closer, Alexi Ogando to Set-Up, Neal Cotts to 2nd in line.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2015 Closer.Updated
TEXJoakim SoriaAlexi OgandoNeal CottsJoakim Soria3/22/14

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