Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” We’re officially a little over one week past the trade deadline, with new bullpens adjusting over that span. We’re seeing some former closers now take on set-up roles, and new relievers stepping up in closer roles in situations where the former closer was traded.
Here is a look at the latest updated closer rankings 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 32 saves |
| 2 | Astros | Josh Hader | 0 | |
| 3 | Royals | Carlos Estevez | 0 | |
| 4 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 5 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | 1 | |
| 6 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | -1 | |
| 7 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 0 | 2/2 in saves since traded |
| 8 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 0 | |
| 9 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 10 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 0 | |
| 11 | Angels | Kenley Jansen | 1 | |
| 12 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | 1 | |
| 13 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 1 | |
| 14 | Tigers | Kyle Finnegan | 6 | 2/2 in saves since traded |
| 15 | Giants | Randy Rodriguez | 0 | |
| 16 | Guardians | Cade Smith | 1 | |
| 17 | Yankees | David Bednar | -6 | Devin Williams struggled |
| 18 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 19 | Dodgers | Committee | 0 | |
| 20 | Rangers | Committee | -4 | Robert Garcia struggled |
| 21 | Pirates | Dennis Santana | 0 | |
| 22 | Cardinals | JoJo Romero | 0 | |
| 23 | Diamondbacks | Kendall Graveman | 0 | Kevin Ginkel placed on IL |
| 24 | Marlins | Committee | 4 | |
| 25 | Orioles | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Athletics | Committee | -1 | |
| 27 | Nationals | Committee | -1 | |
| 28 | Twins | Committee | -1 | |
| 29 | Rockies | Victor Vodnik | 0 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Grant Taylor | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
Robert Suarez maintains his league lead in saves with 32 on the season. Despite the addition of Mason Miller, he has remained in his primary closer role, with Miller now in a set-up role. Miller will continue to be available for save situations on nights when Suarez is not available.
Jhoan Duran and Kyle Finnegan are both perfect in save situations since their trades.
Despite Aaron Boone suggesting Devin Williams would remain in his closer role following the trade deadline, he has struggled mightily over the past week. David Bednar recorded the last save and appears to potentially have the edge over Williams and Camilo Doval.
Robert Garcia remained the closer in the Rangers’ bullpen despite their two bullpen additions at the deadline, and he has also struggled over the past week. It is a committee for now.
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