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Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts

What is a baseball closer report?
A closer report provides a snapshot of the closer situation for all 30 MLB teams. Current closers are listed along with their job security in the closing role. The "Next in line" list features the order of relievers most likely to take over if a closing change is made. For more analysis, check out our latest Closer articles. Most recent update: 3/24/2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Mark Melancon (RHP) 42.8337044.631.4656.03518314.821.50
Andrew Chafin (LHP) 59.06460153.511.2257.16731192.831.17
Joe Mantiply (LHP) 56.65730163.811.2760.06126222.851.08
Kevin Ginkel (RHP) 56.66270104.461.4129.1301253.381.30
Miguel Castro (RHP) 54.55930114.411.4429.0310194.031.45

With Raisel Iglesias on the IL to start the season, A.J. Minter is the favorite to close out games.

Atlanta Braves Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
A.J. Minter (LHP)Medium63.17850203.081.1070.09453341.930.91
Next In Line 
Joe Jimenez (RHP) 57.37230134.551.2156.27722113.491.09
Baltimore Orioles Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Felix Bautista (RHP)Weak63.08326423.031.1065.288152132.330.94
Next In Line 
Cionel Perez (LHP) 57.56020163.761.3557.25511251.561.16
Bryan Baker (RHP) 59.46520113.871.3169.2761293.491.23
Mychal Givens (RHP) 58.26521124.221.3561.1712473.381.32
Boston Red Sox Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Kenley Jansen (RHP)Strong61.77429033.731.2064.08541703.231.03
Next In Line 
Chris Martin (RHP) 57.46321153.631.1656.0742293.050.98
John Schreiber (RHP) 65.07030193.481.2165.07483222.220.97
Job Battle
Chicago Cubs Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Brandon Hughes (LHP) 61.67170123.981.2357.2688483.121.09
Michael Fulmer (RHP) 63.76410194.071.3763.26134253.391.37
Brad Boxberger (RHP) 59.16370124.191.3364.06817302.951.23
Adbert Alzolay (RHP) 60.06430104.141.2213.1190013.380.83
Cincinnati Reds Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Alexis Diaz (RHP)Weak66.08521733.611.1863.283104131.840.96
Next In Line 
Lucas Sims (RHP) IL15 52.96740104.971.346.251009.451.65
Tejay Antone (RHP) 29.8340024.531.290.000000.000.00
Cleveland Guardians Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Emmanuel Clase (RHP)Medium67.77034412.440.9572.27742401.360.73
Next In Line 
James Karinchak (RHP) 59.38332143.631.2539.0623182.081.10
Colorado Rockies Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Daniel Bard (RHP)Medium61.07025434.091.3860.16934301.790.99
Next In Line 
Pierce Johnson (RHP) 52.06211114.491.4114.1210165.021.53
Dinelson Lamet (RHP) 51.0632084.781.3932.1450246.121.52
Chicago White Sox Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Kendall Graveman (RHP)Medium60.259138104.021.2865.06666273.181.40
Next In Line 
Aaron Bummer (LHP) 54.36130173.641.3526.23024102.361.50
Joe Kelly (RHP) 54.46620154.071.3837.05310156.081.59
Job Battle
Detroit Tigers Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Alex Lange (RHP) 62.47319763.921.3163.18204213.981.26
Jason Foley (RHP) 59.9462094.301.3560.1430163.881.38
Jose Cisnero (RHP) 53.75240134.571.4625.0230051.081.36
Houston Astros Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Ryan Pressly (RHP)Medium56.76930423.071.0648.16533402.980.89
Next In Line 
Rafael Montero (RHP) 57.95960144.041.2268.173142232.371.02
Bryan Abreu (RHP) 63.28110143.491.2760.1882081.941.18
Kansas City Royals Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Scott Barlow (RHP)Weak69.47621463.501.2174.17724462.181.00
Next In Line 
Aroldis Chapman (LHP) 50.36370104.251.4036.1439014.461.43
Dylan Coleman (RHP) 64.07030143.861.3068.07103163.311.24
Los Angeles Angels Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Carlos Estevez (RHP) 60.66214994.261.3257.05424133.471.18
Jimmy Herget (RHP) 64.96282113.941.2169.0639362.480.91
Ryan Tepera (RHP) 60.45962164.221.2357.14765173.301.06
Matt Moore (LHP) 63.06530114.281.3874.08351141.951.18
Los Angeles Dodgers Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Daniel Hudson (RHP) 49.161147104.101.2224.1305192.220.90
Alex Vesia (LHP) 57.27740133.521.1754.17912162.151.12
Evan Phillips (RHP) 63.27580143.281.1163.07722191.140.76
Brusdar Graterol (RHP) 60.15487133.591.1749.24341103.260.99
Job Battle
Miami Marlins Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Dylan Floro (RHP) 59.25414893.801.2753.24810463.021.17
A.J. Puk (LHP) 65.97360143.871.2566.17645203.121.15
Matt Barnes (RHP) 51.4576184.551.3939.2348244.311.44
Tanner Scott (LHP) 59.07661113.911.4162.29020744.311.61
Milwaukee Brewers Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Devin Williams (RHP)Medium62.49028822.931.1460.296152261.931.01
Next In Line 
Matt Bush (RHP) 57.06820154.051.1859.27437183.471.02
Peter Strzelecki (RHP) 58.16710114.141.2935.0401242.831.23
Minnesota Twins Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Jorge Lopez (RHP)Weak67.36417174.171.3571.07223612.541.18
Next In Line 
Jhoan Duran (RHP) 66.386123112.891.0867.28980181.860.98
Griffin Jax (RHP) 66.86320144.311.2372.17816183.361.05
New York Mets Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
David Robertson (RHP)Weak59.07420073.681.2863.28120832.401.16
Next In Line 
Adam Ottavino (RHP) 62.17361173.641.2665.27933192.060.97
Brooks Raley (LHP) 53.46040134.091.2053.26163252.680.97
New York Yankees Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Clay Holmes (RHP)Strong62.765241143.471.2063.26520572.691.02
Next In Line 
Jonathan Loaisiga (RHP) 57.75230124.001.2648.03721104.131.29
Lou Trivino (RHP) 46.1493064.301.3753.26711344.531.64
Oakland Athletics Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Trevor May (RHP)Weak57.56712194.281.3225.0301065.041.44
Next In Line 
Zach Jackson (RHP) 55.87130163.801.3348.06733263.001.27
Philadelphia Phillies Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Seranthony Dominguez (RHP) 61.171122113.751.2451.06192153.001.14
Gregory Soto (LHP) 60.16582124.141.3660.16030323.281.38
Jose Alvarado (LHP) 56.47751153.461.3151.08122223.181.22
Craig Kimbrel (RHP) 58.17413083.901.2660.07222523.751.32
Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
David Bednar (RHP)Medium61.47625633.381.1851.26919442.791.12
Next In Line 
Wil Crowe (RHP) 68.36220124.831.4676.06846164.381.39
Duane Underwood Jr. (RHP) 63.96110124.331.4157.15713124.401.43
San Diego Padres Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Josh Hader (LHP)Strong59.19033313.171.0650.08136405.221.28
Next In Line 
Luis Garcia (RHP) 77.28120143.981.2661.06831203.391.21
Robert Suarez (RHP) 58.96920143.511.2247.26113112.271.05
Seattle Mariners Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Paul Sewald (RHP)Medium61.97620973.551.0764.07220582.670.77
Next In Line 
Andres Munoz (RHP) 63.28890162.650.9965.09644222.490.89
Diego Castillo (RHP) 57.66153133.731.1754.1537093.641.14
San Francisco Giants Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Camilo Doval (RHP)Weak64.67629533.461.2567.28027312.531.24
Next In Line 
Taylor Rogers (LHP) 61.67772143.661.1864.184311044.761.17
John Brebbia (RHP) 57.65410164.311.3268.05404183.181.29
St. Louis Cardinals Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Ryan Helsley (RHP)Medium64.58326743.121.1364.29419471.250.74
Next In Line 
Giovanny Gallegos (RHP) 64.77672163.331.0659.073146123.051.02
Andre Pallante (RHP) 65.24700114.081.42108.0730193.171.41
Job Battle
Tampa Bay Rays Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Jason Adam (RHP) 61.07390153.301.0663.17584221.560.76
Pete Fairbanks (RHP) 56.17417393.061.1424.0388061.130.67
Texas Rangers Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Jose Leclerc (RHP)Weak57.36418754.001.2847.2547242.831.13
Next In Line 
Jonathan Hernandez (RHP) 54.85262104.421.4430.1274232.971.42
Brock Burke (LHP) 68.87330133.741.2282.1900591.971.06
Toronto Blue Jays Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Jordan Romano (RHP)Strong63.87532613.311.1264.07336631.971.00
Next In Line 
Erik Swanson (RHP) 58.66620133.691.1153.27032141.680.91
Yimi Garcia (RHP) 62.66221184.071.1761.05814233.101.05
Anthony Bass (RHP) 59.86021173.861.2370.17304231.541.01
Washington Nationals Closer Depth Chart
  2023 ProjectionsLast Season
CloserSecurityIP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP IP K SV BS HD ERA WHIP
Kyle Finnegan (RHP)Weak66.07020463.961.3266.270114143.511.14
Next In Line 
Carl Edwards Jr. (RHP) 60.85931144.141.3462.05623132.761.23
Hunter Harvey (RHP) 57.56140134.091.3039.1450162.521.14
Steve Cishek (RHP) RET 0.000000.000.0066.1741264.211.22