Welcome to another week of the Closer Report. As we get into the summer months, we are truly getting into the days of knowing what situations are reliable and which aren’t regarding saves. Here is where I’m at as of now ranking these closer situations.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change from last week | Notes |
| 1 | Brewers | Josh Hader | 0 | Blew first save Tuesday |
| 2 | Padres | Taylor Rogers | 0 | |
| 3 | White Sox | Liam Hendriks | 1 | |
| 4 | Braves | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 5 | Blue Jays | Jordan Romano | -2 | |
| 6 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 5 | Converted last 5 save chances |
| 7 | Astros | Ryan Pressly | 3 | |
| 8 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | -1 | |
| 9 | Rockies | Daniel Bard | 0 | |
| 10 | Angels | Raisel Iglesias | -2 | Picked up the save Thursday to end Angels 14-game losing streak |
| 11 | Dodgers | Daniel Hudson | -5 | Craig Kimbrel on the paternity leave list |
| 12 | Tigers | Gregory Soto | 1 | |
| 13 | Diamondbacks | Mark Melancon | -1 | |
| 14 | Rangers | Joe Barlow | 0 | |
| 15 | Pirates | David Bednar | 0 | |
| 16 | Phillies | Corey Knebel | 0 | |
| 17 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 4 | |
| 18 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 19 | Cardinals | Giovanny Gallegos | -2 | |
| 20 | Mariners | Committee | 0 | Paul Sewald and Diego Castillo both seeing save opportunities |
| 21 | Athletics | Dany Jimenez | -2 | |
| 22 | Cubs | David Robertson | 1 | |
| 23 | Marlins | Committee | 4 | Tanner Scott seems to have the edge |
| 24 | Twins | Committee | 1 | |
| 25 | Rays | Committee | -3 | Andrew Kittredge on IL, undergoing surgery |
| 26 | Red Sox | Committee | -2 | |
| 27 | Orioles | Jorge Lopez | -1 | |
| 28 | Royals | Scott Barlow | 0 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Tanner Rainey | 0 | |
| 30 | Reds | Committee | 0 | Tony Santillan blew save Thursday |
Notes
- With Aroldis Chapman (RP – NYY) remaining sidelined, Holmes continues to dominate the closer role out of the Yankees bullpen.
- Paul Sewald (RP – SEA) and Diego Castillo (RP – SEA) have been dominant as of late out of the Mariners bullpen. Castillo has tossed eight straight scoreless innings in his seven appearances. Sewald has tossed three straight scoreless appearances with two saves in that span.
- Andrew Kittredge (RP – TB) is expected to undergo surgery to remove a loose body from his right elbow. Brooks Raley (RP – TB) and Colin Poche (RP – TB) are just a couple of the many Rays relievers who will be in the mix for save opportunities out of the Tampa Bay bullpen.
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