Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We’re back with another week talking closers. Last week included a lot of big changes in the first chart after the trade deadline. This week’s chart doesn’t have nearly as many changes, but there are some situations on certain teams to monitor with the current closer struggling.
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 37 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | |
| 3 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 4 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | |
| 5 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 6 | Astros | Josh Hader | 2 | |
| 7 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 2 | |
| 8 | Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | -2 | |
| 9 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | -2 | |
| 10 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 2 | |
| 11 | Brewers | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 12 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 1 | |
| 13 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 2 | |
| 14 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 15 | Giants | Ryan Walker | -4 | Camilo Doval optioned to Triple-A |
| 16 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | 0 | |
| 17 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 0 | |
| 18 | Phillies | Carlos Estevez | 2 | |
| 19 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 9 | Activated from IL |
| 20 | Cubs | Hector Neris | -1 | |
| 21 | Pirates | David Bednar | -3 | |
| 22 | Blue Jays | Chad Green | 1 | |
| 23 | Dodgers | Committee | -2 | |
| 24 | Diamondbacks | Committee | -2 | |
| 25 | Royals | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Angels | Committee | -1 | |
| 27 | Tigers | Committee | -1 | |
| 28 | Marlins | Committee | -1 | |
| 29 | White Sox | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Ryan Helsley has four saves in the past week which has led to him now leading the MLB with 37 saves. Emmanuel Clase follows Helsley with 33 saves while Kyle Finnegan has 30 saves.
Camilo Doval was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento following his recent struggles. Ryan Walker was announced as the closer in Doval’s place for the Giants.
David Bednar has allowed at least one run in four straight appearances, including back-to-back blown saves. He remains the closer for now, but it’s a situation to monitor with Aroldis Chapman touching 105 mph in a recent appearance.
Craig Kimbrel does not have a save since July 7. He has three straight scoreless appearances after allowing runs in four of his previous five appearances. Yennier Cano has two saves in that span and could take on a bigger role as a closer if Kimbrel struggles anymore anytime soon.
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