Welcome back to the latest edition of the Closer Report. We are officially back after one week off due to the All-Star break. This will be the final edition before the trade deadline next Thursday, so this chart could look drastically different one week from now. We have already seen one reliever traded, and we’ll likely see several more trades involving relievers heading into the deadline.
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.
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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 falling in value.
| Rank | Team | Closer | Change | Notes |
| 1 | Padres | Robert Suarez | 0 | MLB-high 29 saves |
| 2 | Astros | Josh Hader | 1 | |
| 3 | Royals | Carlos Estevez | -1 | |
| 4 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 5 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | 0 | |
| 6 | Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | 1 | |
| 7 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | Control issues in July |
| 8 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 0 | |
| 9 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | Traded for Gregory Soto |
| 10 | Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | 3 | |
| 11 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 3 | |
| 12 | Yankees | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 13 | Athletics | Mason Miller | 2 | |
| 14 | Angels | Kenley Jansen | 2 | |
| 15 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 2 | |
| 16 | Twins | Jhoan Duran | 2 | Not expected to be traded |
| 17 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 2 | |
| 18 | Giants | Camilo Doval | 2 | |
| 19 | Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | -7 | One save since June 7 |
| 20 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 6 | |
| 21 | Dodgers | Committee | 0 | |
| 22 | Tigers | Will Vest | 0 | |
| 23 | Diamondbacks | Kevin Ginkel | 0 | |
| 24 | Pirates | David Bednar | 0 | Trade rumors |
| 25 | Orioles | Committee | -15 | Felix Bautista placed on IL |
| 26 | Phillies | Committee | -1 | |
| 27 | Rangers | Committee | 0 | |
| 28 | Marlins | Calvin Faucher | 0 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Seth Halvorsen | 0 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
Robert Suarez continues to lead the way in baseball with 29 saves. He has posted a 1.29 ERA with six saves across eight appearances in July as he remains the most consistent closer for fantasy managers.
We had the first trade involving a reliever on Friday, with the Mets acquiring Gregory Soto from the Orioles. Edwin Diaz will remain in his closer role, but Soto should hold a high-leverage role. He has struggled in July, but has still posted a respectable 3.96 ERA on the season with one save over 36.1 innings across 45 appearances.
Related to the Orioles, Baltimore placed Felix Bautista on the injured list (IL). It will likely be a committee for saves in his absence between Seranthony Dominguez, Andrew Kittredge and Yennier Cano.
While Kyle Finnegan is still in the top 15 with 19 saves on the season, he has only logged one save since June 7th and two saves since the start of June. His opportunities have been limited as the Nationals continue to struggle.
David Bednar is a closer to monitor who could be on the move within the next week. Griffin Jax of the Twins is another high-leverage reliever who could draw some interest from a contending team.
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