Welcome back to the latest edition of our weekly fantasy baseball Closer Report. We are officially cruising into the middle of May as we continue to progress in the first half of the season.
We are continuing to see changes across the league in the bullpen, from injuries to underperformers. This is your first stop to recap the past week across the league and see the latest among closer situations across the league.
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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 | MLB-high 14 saves |
| 2 | Guardians | Cade Smith | 3 | |
| 3 | Cardinals | Riley O’Brien | 0 | |
| 4 | Yankees | David Bednar | -2 | |
| 5 | Royals | Lucas Erceg | -1 | |
| 6 | Rays | Bryan Baker | 4 | |
| 7 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | -1 | |
| 8 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -1 | |
| 9 | Dodgers | Tanner Scott | -1 | |
| 10 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | -1 | |
| 11 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 1 | |
| 12 | Cubs | Daniel Palencia | 2 | |
| 13 | Tigers | Kenley Jansen | 5 | |
| 14 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 2 | |
| 15 | White Sox | Seranthony Dominguez | 6 | |
| 16 | Brewers | Abner Uribe | -5 | Situation to monitor |
| 17 | Blue Jays | Louis Varland | -2 | Jeff Hoffman struggled again on Friday |
| 18 | Mets | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 19 | Rangers | Jacob Latz | 0 | |
| 20 | Marlins | Pete Fairbanks | 5 | Activated from IL |
| 21 | Orioles | Rico Garcia | -1 | |
| 22 | Pirates | Gregory Soto | 0 | |
| 23 | Reds | Committee | -10 | Emilio Pagan on IL |
| 24 | Astros | Committee | -1 | |
| 25 | Giants | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Angels | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Twins | Committee | 0 | |
| 28 | Athletics | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Nationals | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
- Mason Miller takes back the league-high in saves following a four-out save against the Mariners on Friday.
- Riley O’Brien and Bryan Baker continue to take clear hold of the closer role in their respective bullpens.
- The Brewers’ bullpen is one to monitor as Abner Uribe pitched in the eighth inning and Trevor Megill recorded his fifth save of the season in the ninth inning on Friday. This has been a situation that has gone back and forth between the two early in the season.
- Jeff Hoffman entered a tie game in the ninth inning on Friday and allowed a walk-off single. Louis Varland continues to take a firmer hold on that closer role.
- Pete Fairbanks was activated from the injured list (IL) earlier this week. He remains the clear closer in the Marlins’ bullpen.
- Emilio Pagan was placed on the IL with a left hamstring strain. He is expected to miss 4-8 weeks. The closer situation is uncertain now in the Reds’ bullpen.
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