Welcome back to the latest edition of our weekly “Closer Report” column. We are entering the third week of what is still a young year with a lot of fantasy baseball left to be played.
We are continuing to see several bullpen situations work themselves out as players struggle, excel and miss time due to injuries, which will be the case throughout the season.
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Here is a look at the closer chart and where everything currently stands. Check out our latest fantasy baseball closer rankings and see who is rising and falling in value.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
| Team | Closer | Change | Notes | |
| 1 | Padres | Mason Miller | 0 | Continues to dominate |
| 2 | Dodgers | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 3 | Yankees | David Bednar | 0 | MLB-high 5 saves |
| 4 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 5 | Orioles | Ryan Helsley | 3 | |
| 6 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | Earned first save on Friday |
| 7 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | -1 | |
| 8 | Mets | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 9 | Tigers | Kenley Jansen | 0 | |
| 10 | Guardians | Cade Smith | 0 | |
| 11 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 4 | |
| 12 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | -1 | |
| 13 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | -1 | |
| 14 | Royals | Lucas Erceg | 3 | Has four saves |
| 15 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | -1 | |
| 16 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | 3 | |
| 17 | Astros | Bryan Abreu | -4 | |
| 18 | Giants | Ryan Walker | -2 | Situation to monitor |
| 19 | Marlins | Pete Fairbanks | -1 | |
| 20 | Brewers | Trevor Megill | 0 | |
| 21 | Angels | Jordan Romano | 0 | |
| 22 | Cardinals | Riley O’Brien | 5 | |
| 23 | Rangers | Jakob Junis | -1 | Earned two saves |
| 24 | White Sox | Seranthony Dominguez | -1 | Earned second save on Thursday |
| 25 | Pirates | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Rays | Committee | -1 | |
| 27 | Twins | Committee | -1 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
- David Bednar leads all of baseball with five saves so far this season.
- Mason Miller continues to dominate opposing hitters every time he steps foot on the mound. He is an early pitcher to monitor for the National League Cy Young Award.
- Lucas Erceg has taken control of the closer role in the Royals’ bullpen with Carlos Estevez on the injured list (IL). Erceg may keep the job even when Estevez returns.
- Paul Sewald has taken control of the closer role in the Diamondbacks’ bullpen with four saves.
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