Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We are nearing the start of the playoffs in most fantasy baseball leagues, so it is time to lock down who your closers are heading into the most important weeks of the season. We aren’t seeing too many major changes in closer roles at this time of the year, but some things are still to be noted.
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 41 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 0 | |
| 3 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 4 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | |
| 5 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 6 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | First earned run allowed since July 29 |
| 7 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 5 | |
| 8 | Brewers | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 9 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | |
| 10 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | -1 | |
| 11 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | -1 | |
| 12 | Orioles | Seranthony Dominguez | 1 | |
| 13 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | 1 | |
| 14 | Giants | Ryan Walker | 1 | Camilo Doval recalled; Walker remains closer |
| 15 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | -4 | |
| 16 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | Back-to-back games allowing a home run after not allowing one since May 18 |
| 17 | Phillies | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 18 | Diamondbacks | Justin Martinez | 0 | |
| 19 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 0 | |
| 20 | Blue Jays | Chad Green | 2 | |
| 21 | Royals | Lucas Erceg | 2 | |
| 22 | Angels | Ben Joyce | 2 | |
| 23 | Cubs | Committee | -3 | |
| 24 | Pirates | Committee | -3 | David Bednar removed from closer role |
| 25 | Dodgers | Committee | 0 | |
| 26 | Marlins | Calvin Faucher | 3 | |
| 27 | Rays | Committee | -1 | |
| 28 | Tigers | Committee | -1 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Committee | -1 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Ryan Helsley and Emmanuel Clase are the two lone closers to have at least 40 saves on the season.
Josh Hader allowed his first earned runs of August on Friday. The last time he allowed an earned run was July 29.
Edwin Diaz allowed home runs in back-to-back appearances earlier in the week. Before that, he had not allowed a home run since May 18.
David Bednar was removed from his closer role. Pirates manager Derek Shelton said the role will be filled by a committee of relievers while Bednar gets work in low-leverage spots. Aroldis Chapman is worth a look, but he isn’t officially the closer for Pittsburgh.
Camilo Doval was recalled last Saturday, but Ryan Walker remains the closer. Doval has earned a hold and a win since being recalled.
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