Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We have some injury news on a handful of closers and other relievers who are expected to return at or near the All-Star break. We’re continuing to hear more trade rumors as well with Kenley Jansen being the most recent closer in the rumors who was linked to the Dodgers and Padres “if made available.”
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 | 0 | MLB-high 29 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 0 | |
| 3 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 4 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 1 | |
| 5 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 1 | |
| 6 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | -2 | |
| 7 | Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| 8 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 1 | |
| 9 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 7 | 8 saves in June |
| 10 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 11 | Dodgers | Evan Phillips | 0 | |
| 12 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -4 | |
| 13 | Astros | Josh Hader | -1 | |
| 14 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | -1 | |
| 15 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | -1 | |
| 16 | Pirates | David Bednar | 2 | |
| 17 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | -2 | |
| 18 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 1 | |
| 19 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 20 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 3 | |
| 21 | Blue Jays | Chad Green | 1 | Jordan Romano targeting return before All-Star break |
| 22 | Phillies | Committee | -1 | |
| 23 | Angels | Carlos Estevez | 4 | |
| 24 | Royals | James McArthur | 0 | |
| 25 | Tigers | Jason Foley | 0 | |
| 26 | Cubs | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Mets | Committee | -10 | Edwin Diaz suspended |
| 28 | Marlins | Tanner Scott | 0 | |
| 29 | White Sox | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Ryan Helsley continues to lead the MLB with 29 saves, while Emmanuel Clase (25 saves), Kyle Finnegan (22 saves), Raisel Iglesias (20 saves) and Robert Suarez (20 saves) also have at least 20 saves.
Trevor Megill is one of the hottest closers in June, recording eight saves so far in the month, including seven saves in seven appearances from June 8 to June 19.
Devin Williams is scheduled to throw another bullpen session this weekend. He won’t return until after the All-Star break with Megill remaining the Brewers’ closer until then.
Jordan Romano and Yimi Garcia are both targeting a return to the Blue Jays’ bullpen before the All-Star break. Chad Green should remain the primary closer for Toronto until then.
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