Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Closer Report.” It is officially playoff time in many fantasy baseball leagues with just a few weeks left in the regular season.
Here is a look at the latest updated closer rankings chart.
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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 | Royals | Carlos Estevez | 1 | MLB-high 38 saves |
| 2 | Padres | Robert Suarez | -1 | |
| 3 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 3 | |
| 4 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | 1 | |
| 5 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 3 | |
| 6 | Mets | Edwin Diaz | 3 | |
| 7 | Brewers | Abner Uribe | -4 | Trevor Megill on injured list (IL) |
| 8 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -4 | |
| 9 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | -2 | |
| 10 | Astros | Bryan Abreu | 0 | |
| 11 | Angels | Kenley Jansen | 0 | |
| 12 | Dodgers | Tanner Scott | 3 | |
| 13 | Yankees | David Bednar | -1 | |
| 14 | Rays | Pete Fairbanks | -1 | |
| 15 | Guardians | Cade Smith | -1 | |
| 16 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 0 | |
| 17 | Rangers | Shawn Armstrong | 4 | |
| 18 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | -1 | |
| 19 | Giants | Ryan Walker | -1 | Randy Rodriguez on IL |
| 20 | Tigers | Kyle Finnegan | -1 | Day-to-day |
| 21 | Pirates | Dennis Santana | -1 | |
| 22 | Cardinals | Committee | 0 | |
| 23 | Nationals | Jose Ferrer | 4 | |
| 24 | Rockies | Victor Vodnik | 6 | |
| 25 | Diamondbacks | Committee | 2 | |
| 26 | Marlins | Committee | -2 | |
| 27 | Orioles | Committee | -2 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Committee | -2 | |
| 29 | Twins | Committee | -1 | |
| 30 | White Sox | Committee | -1 |
Closer News & Notes
Carlos Estevez has taken the lead in saves with 38. Since August 18th, he is six-for-six in save chances. He also has not allowed an earned run in eight straight appearances. Robert Suarez has only logged two saves in that same span, but he has also recorded six straight scoreless appearances.
Trevor Megill is continuing to work his way back from a flexor strain. He was able to throw a bullpen session earlier this week. He’ll progress to facing live hitters next. Abner Uribe remains in the closer role for now in the Brewers’ bullpen.
Randy Rodriguez was transferred to the 60-day injured list (IL) and may require Tommy John surgery. Ryan Walker will finish the season in the closer role for the Giants.
Kyle Finnegan had seemed to take hold of the closer role in the Tigers’ bullpen. He was injured warming up recently and remains day-to-day for now.
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