Welcome back to the latest edition of the Closer Report. We continue to roll further into the season with injuries continuing to pile up, as well as changes in certain bullpens.
We’re already seeing multiple relievers go down with Tommy John surgery, including multiple Diamondbacks relievers. We’re just under one month away from the trade deadline, with rumors continuing to swirl. That will be another situation to monitor over the next few weeks, with certain teams establishing themselves as buyers and sellers.
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Here is a look at the latest updated closer ranking chart following the latest injury news, as well as some other changes in different bullpens.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings: Risers & Fallers
Here is a look at the closer chart and where everything currently stands. Check out our latest updated fantasy baseball closer rankings and see who is rising and who is falling in value.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Royals | Carlos Estevez | 1 | MLB-high 22 saves |
| 2 | Padres | Robert Suarez | -1 | Appealing suspension |
| 3 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 4 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | 0 | |
| 5 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 0 | |
| 6 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | 0 | |
| 7 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 1 | Yet to allow a run in June |
| 8 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | -1 | |
| 9 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 10 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 4 | Six saves in June |
| 11 | Angels | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 12 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | -1 | Struggling in June |
| 13 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 9 | Six saves in June |
| 14 | Athletics | Mason Miller | -4 | |
| 15 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | -2 | |
| 16 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 0 | |
| 17 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 0 | |
| 18 | Diamondbacks | Shelby Miller | 1 | Justin Martinez, A.J. Puk out for the season |
| 19 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 1 | |
| 20 | Orioles | Felix Bautista | 1 | |
| 21 | Pirates | David Bednar | 1 | |
| 22 | Yankees | Committee | -7 | Luke Weaver activated from IL |
| 23 | Phillies | Committee | -5 | |
| 24 | Dodgers | Committee | 1 | |
| 25 | Braves | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Rangers | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Tigers | Committee | 0 | |
| 28 | Marlins | Calvin Faucher | 0 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Seth Halvorsen | 1 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | -1 |
Closer News & Notes
We have a new leader in saves in the MLB as Carlos Estevez holds the lead with 22 saves.
Robert Suarez was ejected from Thursday’s game after hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch. The MLB handed him a three-game suspension on Friday, which he is appealing, as he said it was not intentional. We should know by the end of the weekend how many games he will be suspended for.
It has been a strong month for both Trevor Megill and Aroldis Chapman, as they each have six saves in the first 20 days of the month.
Ryan Helsley, on the other hand, has struggled. He allowed a run in each of his first four appearances in June. He’ll be a closer to monitor to see if he can bounce back in his upcoming appearances.
The Diamondbacks’ bullpen is thinning out as both Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk are now out for the season. They will be a team to monitor closer to the trade deadline to see what they do.
The Yankees activated Luke Weaver from the injured list (IL) on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone said it will be a committee between him and Devin Williams.
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