We are officially back for the first Closer Report chart post All-Star break. It was a wild week, and especially deadline day on Thursday with a ton of trades happening all day, including a ton of relievers being on the move.
With that in mind, here is a look at the latest updated closer ranking chart following the trade deadline.
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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 31 saves |
| 2 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 3 | Royals | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 4 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 5 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | 0 | |
| 6 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 1 | |
| 7 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 19 | |
| 8 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 0 | |
| 9 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 10 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 1 | |
| 11 | Yankees | Devin Williams | 1 | Traded for three relievers |
| 12 | Angels | Kenley Jansen | 2 | |
| 13 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 2 | |
| 14 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 3 | |
| 15 | Giants | Randy Rodriguez | 3 | Camilo Doval traded |
| 16 | Rangers | Robert Garcia | 11 | Traded for two relievers |
| 17 | Guardians | Cade Smith | -11 | Emmanuel Clase clears out locker |
| 18 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 2 | |
| 19 | Dodgers | Committee | 2 | |
| 20 | Tigers | Committee | 2 | |
| 21 | Pirates | Dennis Santana | 3 | Traded David Bednar |
| 22 | Cardinals | Committee | -12 | Traded Ryan Helsley |
| 23 | Diamondbacks | Kevin Ginkel | 0 | |
| 24 | Orioles | Committee | 1 | |
| 25 | Athletics | Committee | -12 | Traded Mason Miller |
| 26 | Nationals | Committee | -7 | |
| 27 | Twins | Committee | -11 | Traded… everyone |
| 28 | Marlins | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
Robert Suarez maintains his lead in the MLB in saves with 31 on the season. He is now joined by Mason Miller after the Padres acquired him from the Athletics. We saw them back-to-back on Friday with Miller logging the hold in the eighth inning and Suarez recording the save to close out the win.
The Yankees made a ton of moves bringing in Jake Bird, Camilo Doval and David Bednar. It was a nightmare debut on Friday as the three of them combined to allow nine runs (seven earned) in the walk-off loss against the Marlins. Manager Aaron Boone has said Devin Williams would remain in the closer role.
With Doval traded, Randy Rodriguez steps into the closer role in the Giants bullpen.
After dealing with bullpen issues all season, the Phillies made a move for Jhoan Duran from the Twins (who moved almost everyone at the deadline). Duran logged his first save for the Phillies on Friday.
The Mets traded for Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals. He threw a scoreless inning with three strikeouts and two hits in his team debut on Friday. He should be in the set-up role with Edwin Diaz remaining in his closer role.
The Tigers acquired Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals. It is a committee for now in their bullpen, but Finnegan could eventually take over that closer role.
Robert Garcia stepped into the closer role in the Rangers bullpen. He blew a save chance on Friday against the Mariners. Texas also traded for Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton with them each throwing a scoreless frame before Garcia blowing the save. It is possible we see one of them get an opportunity to step into the closer role.
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