Welcome to the first edition of the “Closer Report” this season.
It is a long fantasy baseball season with a lot of closer situations still to be figured out that will be worth monitoring over the first month of the season. Here is a look at the opening chart.
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2024 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 0 | MLB-high three saves |
| 2 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 0 | MLB-high three saves |
| 3 | Dodgers | Evan Phillips | 0 | MLB-high three saves |
| 4 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 5 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 0 | |
| 6 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 7 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 8 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 0 | |
| 9 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 10 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 0 | |
| 11 | Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| 12 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | MLB-high three saves |
| 13 | Pirates | David Bednar | 0 | |
| 14 | Brewers | Abner Uribe | 0 | MLB-high three saves |
| 15 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | 0 | |
| 16 | Diamondbacks | Kevin Ginkel | 0 | Paul Sewald on IL |
| 17 | Cubs | Adbert Alzolay | 0 | |
| 18 | Twins | Griffin Jax | 0 | Jhoan Duran on IL |
| 19 | Phillies | Jose Alvarado | 0 | |
| 20 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 0 | |
| 21 | Rangers | Jose Leclerc | 0 | |
| 22 | Blue Jays | Committee | 0 | Jordan Romano on IL |
| 23 | Angels | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 24 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 25 | Royals | Will Smith | 0 | |
| 26 | Tigers | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Marlins | Tanner Scott | 0 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 0 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
We are seeing some closer situations where it seems to be somewhat of a 1A/1B situation, most notably in the Orioles (Craig Kimbrel/Yennier Cano) and Pirates (David Bednar/Aroldis Chapman) bullpens.
The Mariners gave Ryne Stanek a save chance after Andres Munoz pitched in the eighth inning. When Matt Brash and Gregory Santos are healthy, it could become more of a committee with four relievers who are capable of closing out games.
Ryan Helsley’s velocity was up in his last appearance. He is looking to bounce back and get into his All-Star form this year for the Cardinals. He has tossed three straight scoreless innings without walking anyone.
Several top closers opened the season on the Injured List (IL). This chart will certainly change a lot over the first month of the season.
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