Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We’re back with the first edition after the trade deadline with a lot of moves having been made over the past few days. It has led to a lot of changes on this edition of the closer report, so let’s get right into it.
Below is a look at the chart for this week.
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- Fantasy Baseball Trade Tools
- Weekly Fantasy Baseball Content
- MLB Prop Bet Cheat Sheet
2024 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 1 | MLB-high 33 saves |
| 2 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | -1 | MLB-high 33 saves |
| 3 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 4 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | |
| 5 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 6 | Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| 7 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 0 | |
| 8 | Astros | Josh Hader | 1 | |
| 9 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 3 | |
| 10 | Brewers | Devin Williams | 1 | Back from injury |
| 11 | Giants | Camilo Doval | -3 | |
| 12 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | -2 | Volatile role |
| 13 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 1 | |
| 14 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 1 | |
| 15 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 16 | Rangers | Kirby Yates | 1 | |
| 17 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 2 | |
| 18 | Pirates | David Bednar | 2 | |
| 19 | Cubs | Hector Neris | 2 | |
| 20 | Phillies | Carlos Estevez | 4 | Traded at deadline |
| 21 | Dodgers | Committee | ||
| 22 | Diamondbacks | Committee | ||
| 23 | Blue Jays | Chad Green | -1 | |
| 24 | Royals | Committee | 1 | |
| 25 | Angels | Committee | -2 | Carlos Estevez and Luis Garcia traded |
| 26 | Tigers | Committee | 1 | |
| 27 | Marlins | Committee | -1 | Tanner Scott traded |
| 28 | Athletics | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | White Sox | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
News & Notes
Paul Sewald and Evan Phillips have both essentially lost their closer roles. It wasn’t officially announced for Phillips, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he “could be used in save situations or pitch earlier in games” as of the last week of July.
A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel figure to see save chances in the Diamondbacks’ bullpen moving forward with any of Phillips, Daniel Hudson, Michael Kopech or Blake Treinen seeing high-leverage innings in the Dodgers’ bullpen.
Carlos Estevez was traded to the Phillies and appears to have the lead closer role, but it isn’t super secure. The closer role for Clay Holmes is also a little volatile given his recent struggles.
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