Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We are entering the final stretch of the season and nearing the fantasy playoffs. This is the time to finalize your reliable closers as you enter the playoffs in your fantasy baseball leagues.
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 39 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | |
| 3 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 4 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | |
| 5 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 1 | |
| 6 | Astros | Josh Hader | -1 | |
| 7 | Brewers | Devin Williams | 3 | |
| 8 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | |
| 9 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | -1 | Last save on August 13 |
| 10 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 11 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 1 | |
| 12 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | -3 | Last save on August 16 |
| 13 | Orioles | Seranthony Dominguez | 5 | |
| 14 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | 0 | |
| 15 | Giants | Ryan Walker | 0 | |
| 16 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | -3 | Last save on August 7 |
| 17 | Phillies | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 18 | Diamondbacks | Justin Martinez | 1 | |
| 19 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 1 | |
| 20 | Cubs | Hector Neris | 1 | |
| 21 | Pirates | David Bednar | 1 | |
| 22 | Blue Jays | Chad Green | 1 | |
| 23 | Royals | Lucas Erceg | 1 | |
| 24 | Angels | Ben Joyce | 2 | |
| 25 | Dodgers | Committee | 0 | |
| 26 | Rays | Committee | -10 | Pete Fairbanks on IL |
| 27 | Tigers | Committee | 1 | |
| 28 | Rockies | Committee | -1 | |
| 29 | Marlins | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Ryan Helsley has taken back the lead in all of baseball with 39 saves. Emmanuel Clase (37 saves) and Kyle Finnegan (31 saves) are the only other two closers with at least 30 saves this season.
Seranthony Dominguez has seemed to take over the closer role in the Orioles’ bullpen from Craig Kimbrel. He has taken losses in back-to-back appearances, but recorded saves in three straight appearances before that.
Justin Martinez has taken hold of the closer role in the Diamondbacks’ bullpen. He logged saves in back-to-back appearances this week against the Marlins.
Pete Fairbanks and Victor Vodnik were both placed on the injured list (IL). It is committees for now in both the Tampa Bay and Colorado bullpens.
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