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Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Aroldis Chapman, Will Smith, A.J. Puk (2023)

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Aroldis Chapman, Will Smith, A.J. Puk (2023)

Welcome back to the first “Closer Report” post-All-Star break. We are officially less than two weeks away from the trade deadline, where we will likely see at least a couple more closers and other relievers moved to new teams.

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report

Here is a look at the chart for this week.

Rank Team Closer Change Notes
1 Giants Camilo Doval 1 MLB-high 30 saves
2 Reds Alexis Diaz 2
3 Orioles Felix Bautista 2
4 Guardians Emmanuel Clase -1
5 Blue Jays Jordan Romano -4 Made first appearance Thursday since All-Star break
6 Brewers Devin Williams 0
7 Padres Josh Hader 0
8 Astros Ryan Pressly 2
9 Angels Carlos Estevez -1
10 Red Sox Kenley Jansen 1
11 Braves Raisel Iglesias 1
12 Twins Jhoan Duran 1
13 Rangers Committee -4 Aroldis Chapman and Will Smith expected to share closer role
14 Mariners Paul Sewald 1
15 Phillies Craig Kimbrel 3
16 Pirates David Bednar 1
17 Marlins A.J. Puk -3 Allowed 2+ runs 3 of last 5 appearances
18 White Sox Kendall Graveman -2
19 Rays Committee 0
20 Mets Committee 0
21 Dodgers Committee 1
22 Cardinals Jordan Hicks 1
23 Yankees Clay Holmes -2
24 Diamondbacks Committee 0
25 Nationals Kyle Finnegan 0 Hunter Harvey (elbow) placed on 15-day IL
26 Cubs Committee 0
27 Tigers Alex Lange 0
28 Athletics Trevor May 2
29 Royals Scott Barlow 0
30 Rockies Committee -2

News and Notes

Hunter Harvey was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday with a right elbow strain, putting Kyle Finnegan back in the Nationals’ closer role. He could also be a potential trade candidate at the deadline.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced last week that Aroldis Chapman and Will Smith would share duties depending on the set of hitters. The one who doesn’t see the save in a given game could be utilized in a set-up role in the eighth inning or potentially saved for the next game.

A.J. Puk has been struggling as of late, allowing multiple runs in three of his past five appearances. Tanner Scott could potentially see more save chances if Puk continues to struggle.

Over the past 30 days, Devin Williams leads the MLB with 12 saves, followed by Camilo Doval with 11 saves, Ryan Pressly with nine saves and Alexis Diaz with eight saves.

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