Welcome to the first edition of the “closer report” following the trade deadline. We saw a number of closers and other relief pitchers moved to new teams, completely changing the closer situation for many teams.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report
Here is a look at the chart for this week.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 2 | Reds | Alexis Diaz | 0 | |
| 3 | Orioles | Felix Bautista | 1 | |
| 4 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | |
| 5 | Brewers | Devin Williams | 0 | |
| 6 | Padres | Josh Hader | 1 | |
| 7 | Astros | Ryan Pressly | 1 | |
| 8 | Angels | Carlos Estevez | 1 | Blew first save of season Thursday |
| 9 | Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 10 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 4 | Paul Sewald traded from Mariners |
| 11 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 12 | Blue Jays | Jordan Hicks | -6 | Jordan Romano on IL |
| 13 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | -1 | |
| 14 | Rangers | Committee | -1 | |
| 15 | Phillies | Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| 16 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | 7 | Trade deadline |
| 17 | Pirates | David Bednar | -1 | |
| 18 | Marlins | David Robertson | -1 | Trade deadline |
| 19 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 0 | |
| 20 | Dodgers | Committee | 0 | |
| 21 | Yankees | Clay Holmes | 1 | |
| 22 | Cardinals | Giovanny Gallegos | -1 | |
| 23 | Cubs | Adbert Alzolay | 3 | |
| 24 | White Sox | Gregory Santos | -6 | |
| 25 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 26 | Mets | Committee | -2 | |
| 27 | Tigers | Alex Lange | 0 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Trevor May | 0 | |
| 29 | Royals | Carlos Hernandez | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
News and notes:
Liam Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week. With the White Sox having traded Kendall Graveman to the Astros, Gregory Santos is likely the primary closer, but Aaron Bummer is right behind him.
The Mariners traded Paul Sewald to the Diamondbacks. As a result, it benefits both him and Andres Munoz with both taking over the closer role in their respective bullpens.
The Blue Jays acquired Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals at the trade deadline. He should be the primary closer while Jordan Romano (back) is on the 15-day IL.
The Royals traded Scott Barlow to the Padres. This makes Carlos Hernandez the likely closer for now in the Kansas City bullpen.
Carlos Estevez blew his first save of the season Thursday night against the Mariners. He remains a strong closer option nonetheless moving forward.
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