Latest fantasy baseball reliever updates
Alex Lange notched saves for the Royals in back-to-back games, signaling that he might be emerging ahead of Lucas Erceg as the team's go-to option in the ninth inning. (June 5)
The Astros activated Josh Hader from the injured list on June 2, and he earned the save in his 2026 debut a night later. Expect him to serve as the team's full-time closer moving forward. (June 4)
Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest will likely share save opportunities while regular closer Kenley Jansen is on the IL due to pelvic inflammation. Jansen is expected to be sidelined until mid-June. (May 29)
The Marlins activated Pete Fairbanks from the injured list on May 13, and they are expected to immediately reinstall him as their full-time closer. (May 14)
Team-by-team fantasy baseball bullpens
Each pitcher's roster percentages in ESPN leagues is listed in parentheses. Those who have been "heavily worked" over recent days have their names bolded and italicized. Pitchers who are thus labeled as "tired" are less likely to pitch in today's games and, therefore, less likely than normal to earn wins, holds or saves today. Our formula for deeming a reliever to be tired generally requires that he meets at least two of the following criteria: At least 25 pitches thrown the previous day; at least 35 pitches thrown over the last three days; appearances in both of the prior two days.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Closer: Paul Sewald (38.9%)
Primary setup: Brandyn Garcia (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Juan Morillo (3.3%)
Middle relief: Jonathan Loaisiga (0.2%)
THE ATHLETICS
Closer-by-committee: Scott Barlow (0.7%)
Closer-by-committee: Hogan Harris (5.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Justin Sterner (0.7%)
Sleeper: Jack Perkins (1.6%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (84.3%)
Primary setup: Robert Suarez (55.0%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Kinley (0.6%)
Middle relief: Dylan Lee (10.7%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Rico Garcia (23.9%)
Primary setup: Andrew Kittredge (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Yennier Cano (0.4%)
Injured list: Ryan Helsley (54.3%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (93.4%)
Primary setup: Justin Slaten (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Greg Weissert (0.2%)
Middle relief: Jovani Moran (0.2%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Daniel Palencia (43.0%)
Primary setup: Jacob Webb (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Caleb Thielbar (0.5%)
Middle relief: Phil Maton (0.6%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer: Seranthony Dominguez (22.0%)
Primary setup: Grant Taylor (7.3%)
Secondary setup: Bryan Hudson (0.9%)
Middle relief: Tyler Davis (0.0%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer-by-committee: Tony Santillan (5.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Brock Burke (0.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Sam Moll (0.1%)
Injured: Emilio Pagan (49.6%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Cade Smith (97.6%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (4.1%)
Secondary setup: Shawn Armstrong (0.5%)
Middle relief: Colin Holderman (0.7%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer-by-committee: Juan Mejia (0.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Antonio Senzatela (7.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Jaden Hill (0.2%)
Primary setup: Brennan Bernardino (0.1%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Co-closer: Kyle Finnegan (3.2%)
Co-closer: Will Vest (4.7%)
Primary setup: Drew Anderson (0.6%)
Injured list: Kenley Jansen (39.1%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (72.4%)
Primary setup: Bryan King (5.8%)
Secondary setup: Bryan Abreu (34.3%)
Middle relief: Steven Okert (0.2%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Co-closer: Lucas Erceg (17.2%)
Co-closer: Alex Lange (0.2%)
Primary setup: Matt Strahm (2.6%)
Injured list: Carlos Estevez (23.3%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Co-closer: Kirby Yates (1.6%)
Co-closer: Sam Bachman (0.8%)
Primary setup: Drew Pomeranz (0.1%)
Sleeper: Chase Silseth (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Tanner Scott (25.7%)
Primary setup: Alex Vesia (10.9%)
Secondary setup: Will Klein (0.9%)
Injured list: Edwin Diaz (65.6%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (40.6%)
Primary setup: Anthony Bender (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.2%)
Middle relief: Michael Petersen (0.1%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Trevor Megill (45.3%)
Primary setup: Abner Uribe (47.4%)
Secondary setup: Aaron Ashby (19.9%)
Middle relief: DL Hall (0.2%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer-by-committee: Yoendrys Gomez (3.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Taylor Rogers (0.7%)
Closer-by-committee: Eric Orze (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Anthony Banda (0.2%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Devin Williams (73.5%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (4.1%)
Secondary setup: Brooks Raley (1.4%)
Middle relief: Huascar Brazoban (0.5%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: David Bednar (81.6%)
Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (5.4%)
Secondary setup: Camilo Doval (3.0%)
Middle relief: Brent Headrick (0.9%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Closer: Jhoan Duran (93.2%)
Primary setup: Brad Keller (4.7%)
Secondary setup: Jose Alvarado (0.8%)
Middle relief: Orion Kerkering (1.6%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: Gregory Soto (40.6%)
Primary setup: Dennis Santana (9.5%)
Secondary setup: Mason Montgomery (0.6%)
Sleeper: Wilber Dotel (0.5%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Riley O'Brien (70.2%)
Primary setup: JoJo Romero (12.6%)
Secondary setup: George Soriano (1.1%)
Middle relief: Ryne Stanek (0.5%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Mason Miller (99.5%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (16.0%)
Secondary setup: Jeremiah Estrada (9.1%)
Middle relief: Adrian Morejon (10.4%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Caleb Kilian (1.7%)
Primary setup: Keaton Winn (2.8%)
Secondary setup: Erik Miller (0.6%)
Middle relief: Sam Hentges (0.0%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (84.4%)
Primary setup: Eduard Bazardo (1.4%)
Secondary setup: Jose Ferrer (2.3%)
Middle relief: Matt Brash (3.3%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Bryan Baker (60.8%)
Primary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (1.3%)
Secondary setup: Kevin Kelly (8.1%)
Sleeper: Ian Seymour (10.8%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Jacob Latz (18.0%)
Primary setup: Jakob Junis (5.5%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Alexander (1.8%)
Middle relief: Luis Curvelo (0.0%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Louis Varland (67.1%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (13.6%)
Secondary setup: Jeff Hoffman (44.3%)
Middle relief: Braydon Fisher (1.7%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Clayton Beeter (3.9%)
Primary setup: Gus Varland (1.2%)
Secondary setup: Brad Lord (1.4%)
Middle relief: Orlando Ribalta (0.0%)
KEY: "Closer" is either that team's officially designated closer, or the pitcher most likely to get the team's next save chance. Teams can be listed with "Co-closers" or "Closer-by-committee." "Primary setup" is the pitcher next-most likely to take over if something happens to the closer, the top holds-getter and the one who might get any save chances on the closer's nights off. "Secondary setup" is the pitcher third-in-line to close and a good candidate for holds. "Middle relief" covers any other pertinent relievers from that team's bullpen. "Sleeper" is another reliever who could provide a decent number of holds or eventually graduate into the closer role.
