Welcome to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We continue to see a lot of weekly movement among closer situations with injuries and relievers being removed from certain closer roles. We continue to creep closer to the trade deadline where we should see a number of closers moved.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
Here is a look at the chart for this week:
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 0 | MLB-high 20 saves |
| 2 | Blue Jays | Jordan Romano | 0 | |
| 3 | Orioles | Felix Bautista | 0 | |
| 4 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 5 | Angels | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 6 | Padres | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 7 | Rangers | Will Smith | 0 | |
| 8 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 5 | 17/17 in save chances |
| 9 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 0 | |
| 10 | Pirates | David Bednar | 0 | |
| 11 | Mariners | Paul Sewald | -3 | Andres Munoz seeing more of a set-up role so far |
| 12 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | -1 | |
| 13 | Astros | Ryan Pressly | -1 | |
| 14 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 15 | Brewers | Devin Williams | 0 | |
| 16 | White Sox | Kendall Graveman | 2 | Liam Hendriks placed on IL |
| 17 | Mets | Committee | -1 | |
| 18 | Rays | Committee | -1 | Pete Fairbanks activated off IL |
| 19 | Cardinals | Giovanny Gallegos | 0 | Ryan Helsley placed on IL |
| 20 | Marlins | A.J. Puk | 0 | |
| 21 | Phillies | Committee | 0 | |
| 22 | Yankees | Committee | 3 | Clay Holmes has recent edge |
| 23 | Dodgers | Committee | -1 | |
| 24 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | -1 | |
| 25 | Rockies | Committee | -1 | Pierce Johnson removed from closer role per Bud Black |
| 26 | Diamondbacks | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Tigers | Alex Lange | 0 | |
| 28 | Royals | Scott Barlow | 0 | |
| 29 | Cubs | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Athletics | Committee | 0 |
News and Notes
- Alexis Diaz continues to dominate in his closer role, as he has yet to blow a save this season. The Reds winning more games should only lead to more save chances for him moving forward.
- Andres Munoz has made three appearances since being activated off the IL, recording a pair of holds. Paul Sewald appears to be the closer for the Mariners still right now, but Munoz will likely see a save chance every now and then.
- With Liam Hendriks and Ryan Helsley placed on the IL, Kendall Graveman and Giovanny Gallegos should take over the closer role in the White Sox and Cardinals bullpens. Gallegos did blow a save on Wednesday, which is not a great start.
- Clay Holmes has recorded three saves so far in the month of June. It is too early to say he is back to being the clear closer for the Yankees, but it is trending in that direction.
- Rockies manager Bud Black announced Pierce Johnson was removed from the closer role. It was trending in that direction, but Black made it official. Justin Lawrence would appear to have the edge for save chances in the bullpen for Colorado.
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