Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We are continuing to hear more trade rumors as we reach the middle of June. With the trade deadline at the end of July, we should continue to hear more rumors. With so many teams in the playoff hunt at this point in the season, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if some trades are made ahead of the deadline.
Below is a look at the chart for this week.
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2024 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | 1 | MLB-high 23 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | |
| 3 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 0 | |
| 4 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 2 | |
| 5 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 6 | Padres | Robert Suarez | -2 | |
| 7 | Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | 2 | |
| 8 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | Healthy from a back injury |
| 9 | Giants | Camilo Doval | -1 | |
| 10 | Dodgers | Evan Phillips | 0 | |
| 11 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 12 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 1 | |
| 13 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | -1 | |
| 14 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 15 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | 1 | |
| 16 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 1 | |
| 17 | Blue Jays | Yimi Garcia | -2 | |
| 18 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 8 | Activated from IL |
| 19 | Pirates | David Bednar | 4 | |
| 20 | Phillies | Jose Alvarado | 5 | |
| 21 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 22 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | -4 | |
| 23 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | -4 | |
| 24 | Royals | James McArthur | -4 | |
| 25 | Tigers | Jason Foley | -3 | |
| 26 | Cubs | Hector Neris | -2 | |
| 27 | Marlins | Tanner Scott | 0 | Trade rumors |
| 28 | Angels | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 29 | White Sox | Michael Kopech | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Ryan Helsley continues to lead the MLB with 23 saves, followed by Emmanuel Clase (21 saves), Clay Holmes (19 saves) and Kyle Finnegan (19 saves).
Andres Munoz appears healthy after pitching a scoreless eighth inning against the top of the Rangers’ lineup in the Mariners’ 3-2 win on Friday. Ryne Stanek picked up the save. Munoz remains the closer for Seattle, but manager Scott Servais has shown he isn’t afraid to put him in the game in the eighth inning if it’s against the heart of the lineup.
The Mets activated Edwin Diaz from the 15-day injured list (IL) on Tuesday. He earned the win in his first appearance back, pitching a scoreless ninth inning before a walk-off homer was hit in the bottom half of the frame.
Tanner Scott, who blew that save for Miami against the Mets, has seen his name pop up in trade rumors. If he is moved, A.J. Puk could take over the closer role for the Marlins.
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