Fantasy Baseball Saves Plus Holds Rankings & Advice (2025)

Each week during the season, I take a look at the reliever landscape to aid with waiver wire and trade decisions. Let’s dive into what’s new in the league’s bullpens.

Saves + Holds Leaders

Here are the top 14 healthy relievers in saves plus holds (SV+H) through August 12.

Player	Team	SV+H
Robert Suarez	SDP	33
Abner Uribe	MIL	33
Carlos Estevez	KCR	30
Andres Munoz	SEA	28
Trevor Megill	MIL	28
Tony Santillan	CIN	28
Jeremiah Estrada	SDP	28
Jason Adam	SDP	27
Emilio Pagan	CIN	27
Jeff Hoffman	TOR	26
Bryan Abreu	HOU	25
Aroldis Chapman	BOS	25
Alex Vesia	LAD	25
Hunter Gaddis	CLE	25

Takeaways

Abner Uribe has been one of the best relievers in all of baseball all year long. His season line sits at a 1.92 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, two wins, and an 11 K/9. In his 101.1 career innings, his ERA is 2.58 with a 3.17 FIP and 10.8 K/9.
Aroldis Chapman continues to defy Father Time with his play this year. At 37 years old, he has career bests in ERA (1.18), WHIP (0.74) and walk rate (7.6%). His 38% strikeout rate and league-best strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) support the surface-level stats.
Jeff Hoffman has looked great the past month. In his last 10 appearances, he has a 1.86 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, one win, four saves and 12.1 K/9. He’s 13th on the season among relievers in K-BB%, showcasing plenty of skill.

Saves + Holds Reliever Rankings

Rank	Player	Team	Change
1	Robert Suarez	SDP	+1
2	Edwin Diaz	NYM	+1
3	Andres Munoz	SEA	+1
4	Abner Uribe	MIL	+2
5	Bryan Abreu	HOU	+3
6	Cade Smith	CLE	-1
7	Jhoan Duran	PHI	–
8	Aroldis Chapman	BOS	+2
9	Mason Miller	SDP	+2
10	Daniel Palencia	CHC	+2
11	Jeff Hoffman	TOR	+4
12	Trevor Megill	MIL	+6
13	Griffin Jax	TBR	+1
14	Carlos Estevez	KCR	-1
15	Jason Adam	SDP	+1
16	Emilio Pagan	CIN	+4
17	Alex Vesia	LAD	-8
18	Luke Weaver	NYY	+1
19	Phil Maton	TEX	+2
20	Kyle Finnegan	DET	+3
21	Randy Rodriguez	SFG	+1
22	David Bednar	NYY	+4
23	Tony Santillan	CIN	+2
24	Hunter Gaddis	CLE	–
25	Jeremiah Estrada	SDP	+3
26	Lucas Erceg	KCR	+3
27	Bryan King	HOU	+6
28	JoJo Romero	STL	+3
29	Matt Strahm	PHI	+5
30	Matt Brash	SEA	+4
31	Camilo Doval	NYY	+1
32	Will Vest	DET	+3
33	Robert Garcia	TEX	-3
34	Tyler Rogers	NYM	UN
35	Ryan Helsley	NYM	-8
36	Devin Williams	NYY	-19
37	Ben Casparius	LAD	UN
38	Brendon Little	TOR	–
39	Dennis Santana	PIT	–
40	Ronny Henriquez	MIA	UN

Biggest Risers

Bryan Abreu (RP – HOU) | +3

Bryan Abreu steps into the closer’s role with Josh Hader being placed on the injured list (IL). It sounds pretty serious and Hader may be out for an extended period.

Abreu instantly becomes the main target in saves-only leagues. Through 55 innings this year, he has a 1.64 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 13.1 K/9. Abreu has a 2.18 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 12.5 K/9 since the 2022 season.

Ben Casparius (RP – LAD) | Unranked

The Dodgers are once again struggling at the backend of their bullpen. Alex Vesia has taken two losses and two blown saves in his last three appearances, and newly acquired Brock Stewart recently joined the plethora of pitchers on the IL.

Ben Casparius has been pretty solid lately, picking up three holds and a save in his last five appearances. The Dodgers are really needing someone to step up in the bullpen and Casparius may get his shot.

Biggest Fallers

Devin Williams (RP – NYY) | -19

Devin Williams is a faller once again, who would’ve guessed? Over a five-appearance stretch, Williams pitched 4.2 innings, allowed eight earned runs and struck out only three batters.

His strikeout rate is still elite, and his walk rate is much better than it was at his best in Milwaukee. However, he’s doing a much worse job at limiting barrels. David Bednar seems to be the closer for now, with Luke Weaver and Camilo Doval potentially mixing in.

Ryan Helsley (RP – NYM) | -8

Ryan Helsley has struggled mightily since joining the Mets at the trade deadline. He’s allowed five runs (three earned), two walks and a homer in four innings while picking up six strikeouts. He has yet to record a single save or hold for his new team.

Overall, he has a 2.93 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 10.5 K/9. Helsley’s strikeout rate is the lowest it’s been since 2021, and his WHIP is by far the highest of any pitcher in the top 40.