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2024 relief pitcher rankings: Stable closers are back in vogue
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Date:2025-04-18 02:54:12
Closers seemed more stable than usual last season. With the exception of Edwin Diaz being injured in the World Baseball Classic (before many drafts had taken place), the guys who were supposed to be their teams' closers generally were. A total of 23 pitchers recorded at least 20 saves in 2023 – the most since 2017.
In the National League, Diaz looks to be fully recovered from knee surgery and ready to reclaim his spot as the game's top closer. However, the Brewers' Devin Williams may have something to say about that. In five MLB seasons, Williams has a 1.89 career ERA and he's coming off a 36-save campaign. Two-thirds of the NL bullpens seem to have a clear No. 1 closer, with the Phillies and Padres looking like the most volatile.
In the American League, Hader takes over as the closer in Houston after leaving San Diego as a free agent. He'll bump incumbent Ryan Pressly to setup status. The Twins' Jhoan Duran, with his 100 mph "splinker," might be even more valuable from a fantasy standpoint. Craig Kimbrel returns to the AL with Baltimore with Felix Bautista out for the year. Meanwhile, the Rangers and Royals have the most uncertain closer situations entering the season.
2024 fantasy baseball relief pitcher rankings
- Devin Williams, Brewers NL1
- Edwin Diaz, Mets NL2
- Jhoan Duran, Twins AL1
- Josh Hader, Astros AL2
- Emmanuel Clase, Guardians AL3
- Camilo Doval, Giants NL3
- Raisel Iglesias, Braves NL4
- Paul Sewald, Diamondbacks NL5
- Alexis Diaz, Reds NL6
- David Bednar, Pirates NL7
- Jordan Romano, Blue Jays AL4
- Ryan Helsley, Cardinals NL8
- Clay Holmes, Yankees AL5
- Andres Muñoz, Mariners AL6
- Evan Phillips, Dodgers NL9
- Kenley Jansen, Red Sox AL7
- Adbert Alzolay, Cubs NL10
- Tanner Scott, Marlins NL11
- Craig Kimbrel, Orioles AL8
- Pete Fairbanks, Rays AL9
- Jose Leclerc, Rangers AL10
- Robert Stephenson, Angels AL11
- Ryan Pressly, Astros AL12
- Alex Lange, Tigers AL13
- Jose Alvarado, Phillies NL12
- Robert Suarez, Padres NL13
- Mason Miller, A's AL14
- Carlos Estevez, Angels AL15
- Kyle Finnegan, Nationals NL14
- Matt Brash, Mariners AL16
- Will Smith, Royals AL17
- Yenier Cano, Orioles AL18
- Hunter Harvey, Nationals NL15
- Jason Adam, Rays AL19
- Aroldis Chapman, Pirates NL16
- Hector Neris, Cubs NL17
- David Robertson, Rangers AL20
- John Brebbia, White Sox AL21
- James McArthur, Royals AL22
- A.J. Minter, Braves NL18
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