Welcome back to the latest edition of our weekly fantasy baseball Closer Report. We continue into the summer months with changes in closer situations, as well as closers returning from injury and going on the injured list (IL).
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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 | Guardians | Cade Smith | 0 | MLB-high 24 saves |
| 2 | Padres | Mason Miller | 0 | |
| 3 | Rays | Bryan Baker | 0 | |
| 4 | Phillies | Jhoan Duran | 0 | |
| 5 | Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | 0 | |
| 6 | Cardinals | Riley O’Brien | 0 | |
| 7 | Braves | Raisel Iglesias | 1 | |
| 8 | Yankees | David Bednar | -1 | |
| 9 | Dodgers | Tanner Scott | 1 | |
| 10 | Red Sox | Aroldis Chapman | 1 | Only three June appearances |
| 11 | Blue Jays | Louis Varland | 1 | |
| 12 | Mariners | Andres Munoz | -3 | |
| 13 | Orioles | Ryan Helsley | 10 | Blown save on Friday |
| 14 | Mets | Devin Williams | -1 | |
| 15 | Tigers | Kenley Jansen | 7 | Back from IL |
| 16 | Astros | Josh Hader | -2 | |
| 17 | Rangers | Jacob Latz | -2 | |
| 18 | Marlins | Pete Fairbanks | -1 | |
| 19 | Giants | Caleb Kilian | 6 | New closer |
| 20 | White Sox | Seranthony Dominguez | -2 | |
| 21 | Pirates | Gregory Soto | -2 | |
| 22 | Cubs | Committee | -6 | Daniel Palencia on IL |
| 23 | Brewers | Committee | -3 | |
| 24 | Royals | Committee | -3 | |
| 25 | Reds | Committee | -1 | |
| 26 | Nationals | Committee | 0 | |
| 27 | Angls | Committee | 0 | |
| 28 | Twins | Committee | 0 | |
| 29 | Athletics | Committee | 0 | |
| 30 | Rockies | Committee | 0 |
Closer News & Notes
- Cade Smith leads the MLB with 24 saves. He remains the lone closer with at least 20 saves on the year. Smith has allowed one run over 6.1 innings across five appearances so far in June. The Guardians also activated Erik Sabrowski from the IL for another high-leverage arm in the bullpen.
- Aroldis Chapman missed time due to a hamstring injury, which has led to him making just three appearances so far in June. He remains the top closer to monitor ahead of the trade deadline.
- Ryan Helsley made his second appearance since being activated from the IL, blowing a save on Friday against the Dodgers. He has allowed five runs (four earned) over the two appearances.
- Kenley Jansen earned the save on Friday. He has tossed a pair of scoreless innings since being activated from the IL.
- Caleb Kilian is the Giants’ new closer. He has tossed 6.1 scoreless innings with one save over seven appearances in June.
- Daniel Palencia was placed back on the IL. The Cubs’ bullpen returns to a committee for saves.
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