Welcome to this week’s edition of the closer report. We saw some relievers return from the injured list recently, while other relievers were placed on the injured list. Here is a look at the chart for this week.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change from last week | Notes |
| 1 | Brewers | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 2 | Padres | Taylor Rogers | 0 | |
| 3 | Braves | Kenley Jansen | 15 | Returned from IL |
| 4 | Astros | Ryan Pressly | 1 | |
| 5 | Blue Jays | Jordan Romano | -2 | |
| 6 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 0 | Blown save Tuesday |
| 7 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 8 | Dodgers | Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| 9 | White Sox | Liam Hendriks | 2 | |
| 10 | Tigers | Gregory Soto | -1 | |
| 11 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -7 | |
| 12 | Rockies | Daniel Bard | -2 | |
| 13 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 14 | Mariners | Paul Sewald | 3 | Saves in last three appearances |
| 15 | Orioles | Jorge Lopez | 0 | |
| 16 | Angels | Raisel Iglesias | -4 | Last save on June 29 |
| 17 | Pirates | David Bednar | -1 | |
| 18 | Rangers | Brett Martin | -4 | Takes over Rangers’ closer role |
| 19 | Red Sox | Tanner Houck | 0 | |
| 20 | Cubs | David Robertson | 1 | |
| 21 | Diamondbacks | Mark Melancon | -1 | |
| 22 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 2 | |
| 23 | Phillies | Committee | -1 | |
| 24 | Cardinals | Committee | -1 | |
| 25 | Rays | Committee | 0 | |
| 26 | Royals | Scott Barlow | 0 | |
| 27 | Marlins | Tanner Scott | 0 | |
| 28 | Reds | Committee | 2 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | Tanner Rainey placed on 60-day IL | |
| 30 | Athletics | Committee |
News and Notes:
- Ever since the Rangers removed Joe Barlow (RP – TEX) from the close role, Martin took over and picked up three save opportunities in a row. He appears to be set into the closer role for Texas as of now and is worth an add if he is still available in your league.
- Corey Knebel (RP – PHI) has logged nine straight scoreless appearances out of the Phillies bullpen. It remains a committee situation for now but remains a situation to monitor as Knebel could find himself back in the closer role if his success continues.
- Holmes posted one of his worst performances of the season on Tuesday, blowing a 3-0 lead against the Reds. Aroldis Chapman (RP – NYY) has posted a scoreless outing in three of his last four appearances. Holmes remains the closer for now, but it is a situation to monitor.
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