We are now just over a week into the 2023 MLB season. We have seen some ups and downs from many relievers and bullpens as a whole as we see the players get more used to the new pitch clock.
We’re still going to see a lot of changes in many bullpens as we get a few weeks into the season, but here is a look at the updated closer report chart one week into the season:
- Weekly Waiver Wire Advice
- Weekly Fantasy Baseball Content
- Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Trade Value Chart
- MLB Prop Bet Cheat Sheet
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
Beyond our fantasy baseball content, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Baseball Tools as you navigate your season. From our Trade Analyzer – which allows you to instantly find out if a trade offer benefits you or your opponent – to our Waiver Wire Assistant – which allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team, and by how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy baseball season.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Blue Jays | Jordan Romano | 1 | Tied for league-high three saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | Blown one save early |
| 3 | Brewers | Devin Williams | 0 | |
| 4 | Orioles | Felix Bautista | 2 | Blown one save early |
| 5 | Astros | Ryan Pressly | 0 | |
| 6 | Padres | Josh Hader | -2 | |
| 7 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 0 | |
| 8 | Braves | A.J. Minter | 3 | Raisel Iglesias remains on the IL |
| 9 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 10 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | -2 | |
| 11 | Giants | Camilo Doval | -2 | |
| 12 | Pirates | David Bednar | 4 | Tied for league-high three saves |
| 13 | Mets | David Robertson | -1 | |
| 14 | Mariners | Committee | -1 | |
| 15 | Twins | Committee | -1 | |
| 16 | Dodgers | Evan Phillips | 6 | |
| 17 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | -2 | |
| 18 | Rockies | Pierce Johnson | -1 | Daniel Bard on IL |
| 19 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | -1 | |
| 20 | Rangers | Committee | 3 | |
| 21 | White Sox | Committee | -2 | |
| 22 | Phillies | Committee | -1 | |
| 23 | Royals | Committee | -3 | |
| 24 | Marlins | Committee | 1 | |
| 25 | Angels | Committee | 2 | |
| 26 | Cubs | Committee | -2 | |
| 27 | Diamondbacks | Committee | 3 | |
| 28 | Tigers | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | -3 | |
| 30 | Athletics | Committee | -1 |
What likely stands out the most to many is the large number of committees across the league. There are two closers with three saves and four closers with two saves and then everyone else has one save or less. As stated earlier, we’re only one week into the season so it is still early but we’ll have to continue to monitor a number of these situations. They should mostly have more clarity in the coming weeks once we’re a month or so into the season.’
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio
