Welcome back to the latest edition of our weekly “Closer Report” column. We are nearing the one-month mark of the season, with plenty 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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Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
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.
| Team | Closer | Change | Notes | |
| 1 | Padres | Mason Miller | 0 | Remains the top closer in MLB |
| 2 | Dodgers | Edwin Diaz | 0 | |
| 3 | Yankees | David Bednar | 0 | |
| 4 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 5 | Orioles | Ryan Helsley | 0 | |
| 6 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | 10 | MLB-high 7 saves |
| 7 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 0 | |
| 8 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -2 | Control worth monitoring |
| 9 | Reds | Emilio Pagan | 2 | Returned from hamstring injury |
| 10 | Mets | Devin Williams | -2 | |
| 11 | Tigers | Kenley Jansen | -2 | |
| 12 | Guardians | Cade Smith | -2 | |
| 13 | Royals | Lucas Erceg | 1 | |
| 14 | Blue Jays | Jeff Hoffman | -2 | |
| 15 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 0 | |
| 16 | Marlins | Pete Fairbanks | 3 | |
| 17 | Cardinals | Riley O’Brien | 5 | |
| 18 | Astros | Committee | -1 | Josh Hader transferred to the 60-day IL |
| 19 | Giants | Committee | -1 | |
| 20 | Brewers | Committee | 0 | Trevor Megill is worth monitoring |
| 21 | Angels | Jordan Romano | 0 | |
| 22 | Rays | Bryan Baker | 4 | |
| 23 | Rangers | Jakob Junis | 0 | |
| 24 | Cubs | Committee | -10 | Daniel Palencia on IL |
| 25 | White Sox | Seranthony Dominguez | -1 | Blown save on Thursday |
| 26 | Pirates | Committee | -1 | |
| 27 | Twins | Committee | 0 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
- Paul Sewald has recorded an MLB-high seven saves.
- Mason Miller remains the most dominant closer in baseball. He has allowed just one hit over 9.1 innings this season.
- The Cubs placed Daniel Palencia on the injured list (IL) on Friday. They’ll likely turn to a committee approach.
- Andres Munoz has struggled with his control in recent appearances. He’ll be worth monitoring over the next week.
- Trevor Megill recorded a hold in his latest appearance. He’s part of a committee with Abner Uribe.
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