Closer depth chart

What is a baseball closer report?

Don't have an account? Receive free daily analysis. Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance.

Closer depth chart

Marlins lefty Tanner Scott was one of the most valuable relief pitchers in fantasy this season, combining run prevention, wins and strikeouts with saves, and at little investment cost. Video by Eric Karabell The Rangers signed David Robertson to give themselves another prospective ninth-inning option alongside Jose Leclerc. January 26 Josh Hader 's arrival in Houston probably installs him as the team's new closer, with Ryan Pressly shifting into a primary setup role. January 22 Newly signed Robert Stephenson could push Carlos Estevez for the Angels' closer role, either during spring training or the regular season's early weeks. Minter Keep an eye on: Pierce Johnson. January Felix Bautista , who saved 43 games with a 1. The team signed Kimbrel, the Phillies' closer, to help fill the void, though if he struggles at any point, Cano, Coulombe or perhaps even DL Hall could be asked to step in. Offseason signee Brebbia is the most logical choice to close from what remains, but Chavez and Shaw, who both signed non-guaranteed deals, could also be options. That deal signals that Hader will take over closing duties, pushing Pressly back into setup duty, though the team has not yet formally announced that plan. February Smith, who was signed in December, is considered the favorite to begin the season as the Royals' closer, though a spring competition is likely. The team had indicated shortly before spring training opened that they sought a closer on the trade market, so Schreiber's February acquisition is noteworthy, as he could join McArthur, McMillon and perhaps even Nick Anderson as spring closer competitors. January Stephenson, who burst onto the scene as one of the game's best short relievers with a 0. He could push Estevez for the closer role -- hence the "co-closer" labels -- or might begin the season in setup duty. December 4: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated at the Winter Meetings that Diaz, who missed the entirety of the season after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee while celebrating a World Baseball Classic victory, will be ready in time to reclaim his former closer role on Opening Day.

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Note : These are preseason ranks. The second list is a straight ranking of relief pitchers for the season. Get all-access to exclusive stories. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us. Greg Jewett is a contributor to The Athletic who started writing about fantasy baseball in , which led to a specialty covering high-leverage relievers.

Who has a path to fantasy baseball saves? Drag the table to the left to see the entire closer depth charts and rankings list. All caps denote news updates or new closers. Read on for more fantasy baseball closer tips. OwnersBox aims to revolutionize fantasy sports and daily fantasy sports with their Lightning Lineups! The Athletics announced that they planned to use Mason Miller has a multi-inning reliever in high-leverage situations, at least in the early stages of the season. Justin Lawrence is competing with Tyler Kinley for the Rockies closer role. John Brebbia is currently dealing with a calf injury with an unclear timeline.

Closer depth chart

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.

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Marlins lefty Tanner Scott was one of the most valuable relief pitchers in fantasy this season, combining run prevention, wins and strikeouts with saves, and at little investment cost. Video by Eric Karabell Both Matt Brash elbow and Gregory Santos lat have been dealing with injuries early during spring training, aligning Andres Munoz as the Mariners' full-time closer.

Matsui Yuki Matsui. Martin Chris Martin. Coulombe Danny Coulombe. Kelly Joe Kelly. Ginkel Diamondbacks' Kevin Ginkel: Throws bullpen session. Frank will be making his debut in Tout Wars this year. Lambert Jimmy Lambert. Sandlin Nick Sandlin. Bard Knee: Expected to be out until at least Apr 5. The Saints are caught in purgatory. Chargois JT Chargois G. Zuniga Guillermo Zuniga.