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Arizona DiamondbacksTeam: Arizona Diamondbacks
Total Saves: 25
Closer: Paul Sewald
Next in Line: Taylor Clarke , Juan Morillo
(7/16) After setting a record with 17 pitchers recording at least one save during the 2025 campaign, Arizona's bullpen has been far more stable in 2026 thanks to veteran Paul Sewald. After training at Driveline Baseball during the offseason, Sewald re-joined the D'Backs and has posted an 88% team save share through the All-Star break while ranking 6th in the league with 22 saves.
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Sacramento AthleticsTeam: Sacramento Athletics
Total Saves: 24
Closer: Committee
(7/16) Save chances have been hard to come by for the Athletics as of late, as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests leading into the All-Star Break. The last time an A's reliever recorded a save was back on June 25, which went to Mason Barnett. Since the team has yet to record a save in July, let's look back to June, during which 4 different pitchers combined for the team's 7 saves - Hogan Harris (2), Elvis Alvarado (2), Mason Barnett (2, who was recently optioned to Triple-A) and Justin Sterner (1). Ultimately, this is still a bullpen to avoid for fantasy managers seeking a consistent source of saves.
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Atlanta BravesTeam: Atlanta Braves
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Raisel Iglesias
(7/10) Raisel Iglesias has secured 18 of Atlanta's 27 saves through early July for a 67% team save share. However, that mark might be close to or higher than 80% had the veteran closer not missed any time earlier this season. Iglesias wasn't on the shelf for long - he experienced right shoulder inflammation after sleeping on it wrong - and immediately stepped back into closing duties upon his return. Robert Suarez (elbow) - whose been among the league leaders in the saves category the past few seasons - remains a threat to take over closing duties when healthy, but he last pitched June 19 before being shut down due to inflammation in his right elbow. Suarez still has a chance to come off the IL before the end of July, but his recovery timeline will remain fuzzy until he's able to begin throwing again. Dylan Lee has even pitched well enough to close, but he remains in a setup role and is one of the league-leaders in the Holds category.
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- 6/29:A.J. Minter, who logged his first save of the season Tuesday at Philadelphia, has appeared in 3 games in 4 days. This makes Will Smith the likeliest candidate for a save chance if one were to arise Wednesday.
Baltimore OriolesTeam: Baltimore Orioles
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Ryan Helsley 15-Day IL
Next in Line: Tyler Wells , Andrew Kittredge
(7/8) Ryan Helsley signed a 2-year, $28 million deal with Baltimore this offseason to serve as the team's closer with Felix Bautista (shoulder) likely out for the entirety of 2026. While Bautista has reportedly impressed during recent bullpen sessions, the Orioles don't really have a reason to rush him back, as they're last in the AL East division and several games out of Wild Card contention through early July. Unfortunately, Helsley missed seven weeks of action with right elbow inflammation earlier this season and recently returned to the IL with more elbow trouble. He's currently seeking a second opinion before determining his next course of action, which is never usually a good sign. Since Helsley returned to the IL, Tyler Wells has stepped into closing duties for Baltimore, securing the team's 2 most recent saves. Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge and Yennier Cano are candidates to receive save chances as well, but if Wells continues to get the job done he may earn some leash in the role.
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Boston Red SoxTeam: Boston Red Sox
Total Saves: 24
Closer: Aroldis Chapman
Next in Line: Garrett Whitlock , Justin Slaten
(7/16) Aroldis Chapman entered 2026 coming off one of the most impressive seasons of his 16-year career. The southpaw was simply dominant in 2025, leading qualified relievers in ERA (1.17) and WHIP (0.70) while delivering the best walk rate (6.6%) of his career. Chapman hasn't been as dominant in 2026, but is tied for 7th in the league with 19 saves through the All-Star break and still ranks inside the Top 30 qualified relievers in K-BB percentage (19.8), strikeout rate (29.8) and ERA (2.20). Will Boston elect to trade the future Hall of Famer in the coming weeks? At this moment, the Red Sox may look to keep his services, as they're only a 0.5 game out of a Wild Card spot after winning 9 games in a row heading into the All-Star break.
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- 6/27:Tanner Houck was placed on the restricted list Monday prior to Boston's three-game series at Toronto. Matt Strahm and John Schreiber are the likeliest candidates for save opportunities should any arise during the series.
- 10/11:Hansel Robles exited Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday due to a stomach illness after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning. He should be considered day-to-day due to his illness. Assuming he tests negative for COVID-19, it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander available for Game 4 on Monday. It was the first earned run he's allowed since August 29.
- 10/5:Entering tonight's AL Wild Card game against the Yankees, Hansel Robles has not allowed an earned run in 15 consecutive outings. Both he and Adam Ottavino enter tonight's contest with two-days rest, while Garrett Richards and Garrett Whitlock have had one day of rest after both pitched on Sunday.
Chicago CubsTeam: Chicago Cubs
Total Saves: 20
Closer: Daniel Palencia 15-Day IL
Next in Line: Jacob Webb , Trent Thornton
(7/8) While Chicago currently sits 9 games over .500 through early July, they're tied for 26th with just 17 saves. Fantasy managers of Daniel Palencia (elbow) have been frustrated by his lack of saves (only 3) thus far, especially after his electric performance during the World Baseball Classic prior to the 2026 campaign, but he's already made his second trip to the injured list this season. In Palencia's absence, Jacob Webb appears to be the preferred option for save chances, though Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar may also get the call in the ninth inning. With the Cubs attempting to chase down the Brewers in the NL Central division while remaining in the thick of the Wild Card race, they'll most certainly look for high-leverage relief help at the trade deadline, as Chicago currently ranks in the middle-of-the-pack in bullpen ERA (4.03).
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Cincinnati RedsTeam: Cincinnati Reds
Total Saves: 21
Closer: Emilio Pagan
Next in Line: Tejay Antone , Pierce Johnson
(6/30) Reds closer Emilio Pagan was carted off the field after one pitch during a May 5 appearance against the Cubs, suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Originally given a 4-to-8 week return timeline, Pagan was reinstated from the IL on June 30 and should immediately reclaim the closer role despite his early season struggles (6.43 ERA and three blow saves in 15 appearances). Manager Terry Francona used a patchwork closer committee while Pagan was sidelined, with seven different relievers picking up a save. With Tony Santillan (oblique) and Graham Ashcraft (elbow) on the 15-day and 60-day ILs, respectively, Tejay Antone and Pierce Johnson are lined up to serve as the Reds' main setup options.
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Cleveland GuardiansTeam: Cleveland Guardians
Total Saves: 32
Closer: Cade Smith
Next in Line: Erik Sabrowski , Hunter Gaddis
(7/10) Cade Smith leads MLB with 27 saves through early July and his stability as the Guardians' closer is among the highest in the league. He also ranks 5th among qualified relievers with a 28.9 K-BB percentage.
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- 7/1:Emmanuel Clase has appeared in each of the last 3 games. It's likely that Eli Morgan or Trevor Stephan would receive a save chance if one were to arise tonight against the Yankees.
Colorado RockiesTeam: Colorado Rockies
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Committee
(7/8) Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer opened 2026 using 5 different relievers for saves through the first few weeks of the season - Jimmy Herget, Victor Vodnik, Juan Mejia, Antonio Senzatela and Zach Agnos. Vodnik went on to record 3 of the team's next 5 saves through the end of April, but Colorado stumbled in May, posting a mere 8-20 record during which there simply weren't many save chances available. With Vodnik landing on the IL in May, Mejia actually led the Rockies with 2 of the team's 3 saves during the month. In June, it was Herget and Jaden Hill recording 2 saves apiece to lead the team. As the calendar has flipped to July, the ghost of Jordan Romano has resurfaced, recording Colorado's 2 most recent saves. Quite simply, this is a bullpen to avoid for save-needy fantasy managers, as it appears to be an unpredictable 6-man committee.
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Chicago White SoxTeam: Chicago White Sox
Total Saves: 26
Closer: Committee
(7/8) After signing a 2-year, $20 million deal with the White Sox this past offseason, Seranthony Dominguez was named the team's closer by his manager. Dominguez recorded 8 of Chicago's first 12 saves through early-May, but the veteran last recorded one on June 14. Lately, he's been deployed earlier in games while Will Venable takes a fluid approach to the 9th inning. In the month of June, 5 different pitchers combined for the team's 5 saves. Since then, Grant Taylor and Sean Newcomb have picked up saves for Chicago, putting both atop this committee for now.
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Detroit TigersTeam: Detroit Tigers
Total Saves: 18
Closer: Committee
(7/8) While Kenley Jansen recorded Detroit's most recent save on July 5, it was his first in several weeks, having last recorded back-to-back saves on June 19 & 20. As the future Hall of Famer continues to approach 500 saves for his career - he's currently 14 away from the milestone - his availability for the Tigers has been spotty of late. Over the past few weeks, he's gone at least 2 days between appearances, thus allowing others in Detroit's bullpen to earn save opportunities. Both Keider Montero and Will Vest have picked up saves recently, while Kyle Finnegan offers plenty of experience in the closer role should manager A.J. Hinch elect to turn to him. Jansen remains the favorite for save chances, but his 58.8% team save share keeps his stability on the lower end of the spectrum among closers.
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Houston AstrosTeam: Houston Astros
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Josh Hader
Next in Line: Bryan Abreu , Bryan King
(7/16) Ever since Josh Hader was activated from the IL back on June 2, he's recorded 10 of Houston's 13 saves for a 77 percent team save share. After his long layover, the southpaw has shown no signs of rust, sporting an excellent 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 41.7% strikeout rate across 15.1 innings. His stability as the Astros closer remains high, especially since the team is not likely to sell around the upcoming trade deadline. Going into the second half of the 2026 campaign, Houston sits 3.0 games back of the AL West division lead and 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. As such, Hader should continue receiving the majority of Houston's save chances, especially since he's making $19 million per year through 2028.
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Team Notes
- 7/1:Ryan Pressly has recorded a Save in each of the past 2 days. He has yet to work 3 games in a row this season, so it's likely a save chance would go to Rafael Montero on Friday.
- 9/29:Ryan Pressly is currently managing a knee issue and hasn't pitched since Saturday. Kendall Graveman was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. Look for Ryne Stanek or Yimi Garcia as the favorites to pitch in potential save opportunities for the next couple days if Pressley remains unavailable.
Kansas City RoyalsTeam: Kansas City Royals
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Alex Lange
Next in Line: Lucas Erceg , Daniel Lynch
(7/16) Since June 1, Alex Lange has recorded 8 of the Royals' 9 saves. Unfortunately, his ratios are terrible and he ranks 146th out of 173 qualified relievers with a mere 8.8% K-BB percentage. Lucas Erceg (3.6%, 171st) and Matt Strahm (8.5%, 149th) are actually worse in that category, so it's not like manager Matt Quatraro has many options to turn to for closing duties. With the Royals not in playoff contention for 2026, they'll most likely be looking to deal any reliever that teams show interest in. Perhaps they hold onto Erceg, who is under team control through 2029, but everyone else from this bullpen should be fair game. Meanwhile, Carlos Estevez (shoulder) received an injection in his shoulder a few weeks ago after suffering a setback in his rehab. While it's possible he could return before the end of 2026, it's not looking great for MLB's saves leader from 2025.
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Los Angeles AngelsTeam: Los Angeles Angels
Total Saves: 11
Closer: Committee
(7/16) Since May 1, four different Angels relievers have combined for the team's 7 saves - Kirby Yates (3), Ryan Zeferjahn (2), Sam Bachman and Samy Natera. Yates recorded the team's most recent save on July 10 and has recorded 2 of the team's last 3 chances. The Angels may simply be building up his trade value, however, as Yates is a free-agent next year and is likely to be moved in the coming weeks. Ben Joyce (shoulder) recently began a minor-league rehab assignment, but could remain there for awhile as he works his way back from May 2025 shoulder surgery. Joyce would be the favorite to close for the Angels once he's healthy, but until then it could continue to be a mixed bag. Consider Yates the favorite for closing duties over the next few weeks - at least until he's traded.
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Los Angeles DodgersTeam: Los Angeles Dodgers
Total Saves: 26
Closer: Tanner Scott
(7/10) Edwin Diaz (elbow) recently began throwing to live hitters after undergoing surgery in April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. The veteran closer is hopeful to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future and is aiming to be activated from the 60-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break. In Diaz's absence, 6 different Dodgers have combined for the team's 21 saves through early July. Tanner Scott has secured the majority of them (13) for a 62% team save share during Diaz's absence. Scott has been outstanding in 2026, posting the 3rd-best K-BB percentage among qualified relievers at 31.2 percent along with the best walk rate (3.5 percent). When Diaz returns, there's a chance Scott maintains a piece of the save share for Los Angeles given how dominant he's been this season. Others Dodgers to secure saves while Diaz has been out are Alex Vesia (3), Will Klein (2), Blake Treninen (1), Kyle Hurt (1) and Edgardo Henriquez (1).
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- 10/14:Corey Knebel will serve as the opener for Thursday's NLDS Game 5 matchup against the Giants. Knebel filled the opener role four times during the regular season, allowing one run in a combined 5.2 innings of work. Julio Urias is expected to follow him in bulk relief.
- 10/6:The Dodgers' highest-leverage relievers are well rested, as Jansen, Treinen and Vesia enter Wednesday's NL Wild Card game against the Cardinals on 4 days rest.
Miami MarlinsTeam: Miami Marlins
Total Saves: 23
Closer: Pete Fairbanks
(7/10) With Ronny Henriquez (elbow) out for the 2026 campaign and Calvin Faucher failing to establish himself as a bona-fide closer last year, Miami sought a more established closer this offseason, signing veteran Pete Fairbanks to a 1-year, $13 million deal. Fairbanks finally managed to stay healthy for a full season in 2025, but hit the IL in late-April with a recurrence of the nerve issue that sidelined him back in April 2024. Fairbanks was sidelined for about three weeks and hasn't been sharp since his return, posting a 5.21 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 19 innings. He endured a brutal stretch at the end of June, permitting at least 1 ER in 4 straight appearances (7 ER total). If Fairbanks were to get hurt again, or be traded, Michael Peterson - who leads Miami with 16 holds and has pitched well in 2026 - makes sense as a next in line candidate.
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Milwaukee BrewersTeam: Milwaukee Brewers
Total Saves: 30
Closer: Trevor Megill
Next in Line: Abner Uribe , Aaron Ashby
(7/16) Both Trevor Megill (oblique) and Abner Uribe have struggled with consistency this season, making it difficult for either to establish decent runway as the Brewers' closer. Megill opened 2026 in the role, recording Milwaukee's first 3 saves of the campaign, but a string of poor outings forced manager Pat Murphy to make a change. Uribe took over for a period, but things shifted back to Megill towards the end of May. Chad Patrick and Joel Kuhnel (shoulder) joined the mix for a while in June, but Megill has secured 3 of the Milwaukee's 4 saves in the month of July. He leads the team with 14 saves (46.7% team save share) and is the only reliever in double-digits.
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Minnesota TwinsTeam: Minnesota Twins
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Yoendrys Gomez
Next in Line: Andrew Morris , Taylor Rogers
(7/10) Ever since Jhoan Duran was traded at the 2025 deadline, it's been a struggle for any Twins reliever to lock down the closer role, but Yoendrys Gomez has emerged as the frontrunner for ninth-inning duties. Since joining Minnesota in May, he's posted a remarkable 1.78 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB across 25.1 innings, along with 9 saves and 6 holds. He didn't factor into the saves mix right away, but since late-May, he's secured 8 of the Twins' 11 saves for a 72 percent team save share. As such, his stability gets a slight boost, but given the way Derek Shelton has managed his bullpen in 2026, it wouldn't be surprising to see him to turn others, especially if Gomez regresses as the season wears on.
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New York MetsTeam: New York Mets
Total Saves: 17
Closer: Devin Williams
Next in Line: Luke Weaver , A.J. Minter
(7/10) Devin Williams' line in 2026 looks horrendous - his 4.70 ERA ranks 140th out of 174 qualified relievers, while his 1.63 WHIP ranks 165th. Not to mention, the Mets' struggles in 2026 are a big reason his save total isn't among the league leaders - he's currently tied for 14th with 13 saves through mid-July. While he has an 81% percent team save share for New York, his stability has taken a hit thanks to Luke Weaver's extended stretch of outstanding performance. Weaver has not permitted an earned run since May 1 - a stretch of 26 innings (24 games) and counting. He has a 34:7 K:BB ratio during the streak, but doesn't appear to be usurping Williams just yet, especially since the latter he signed a 3-year, $51 million deal with New York this past offseason.
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New York YankeesTeam: New York Yankees
Total Saves: 23
Closer: David Bednar
Next in Line: Camilo Doval , Fernando Cruz
(7/16) David Bednar has recorded 18 of the Yankees' 23 saves (78%) through the All-Star break to maintain one of the highest stabilities among closers. He hasn't always been sharp in 2026, but he's converting his save chances. Camilo Doval and Fernando Cruz line up for ancillary saves, but both allow too much traffic on the basepaths to reliably handle full-time closing duties. It's worth noting that Doval has trimmed his walk rate by 5 percentage points, but a 5.09 ERA and 6 HR allowed through 35.1 innings is what separates Bednar from his closest competition for saves.
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- 7/1:Aroldis Chapman was activated from the 15-day IL. Clay Holmes has worked 3 games in the last 5 days, but did not pitch yesterday. Don't be surprised if the Yankees elect to give Holmes another day of rest with Chapman back. It's possible Chapman gets the call tonight if a save opportunity were to arise.
- 6/29:Aroldis Chapman is likely to return Friday.
- 10/5:Entering tonight's AL Wild Card game, Aroldis Chapman has a career 6.43 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in 14 innings at Fenway Park. However, he logged a 2.70 ERA against Boston this season with a 8:4 K:BB in 6.2 innings, albeit with two home runs allowed.
- 9/29:Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) will likely be activated Wednesday.
Philadelphia PhilliesTeam: Philadelphia Phillies
Total Saves: 29
Closer: Jhoan Duran
Next in Line: Jose Alvarado , Orion Kerkering
(7/16) We no longer have to worry about Rob Thomson's fluid approach to the ninth-inning, as he was fired after Philadelphia stumbled to a 9-19 record to open 2026. Under Don Mattingly, the Phillies have gone 45-24, thus easing any concerns that there wouldn't be as many save chances as expected in 2026. Jhoan Duran missed more than 3 weeks of action earlier this season with a left oblique strain, but he's pitched to expectations since he returned to the club in early-May. Even missing time, he's racked up 24 of Philadelphia's 29 saves through the All-Star break for a 82.7% team save share. Unfortunately, Philadelphia will be without the services of Brad Keller for the remainder of 2026, as the veteran righty was diagnosed with a torn UCL. If Keller decides to undergo surgery to address the issue, he would likely miss most, if not all, of the 2027 campaign as well. As such, the team may look to add high-leverage relief help at the trade deadline.
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Pittsburgh PiratesTeam: Pittsburgh Pirates
Total Saves: 19
Closer: Gregory Soto
Next in Line: Mason Montgomery , Carmen Mlodzinski
(7/8) Gregory Soto struggled in June, posting a 13.50 ERA and 2.45 WHIP across 7.1 innings last month. He's been homer-prone of late, serving up 3 over his last 4 appearances. He's already allowed more more homers in 2026 (5) than he did all of last year (4). Dennis Santana was the draft market's favorite to lead Pittsburgh in the save category in 2026, but his numbers have regressed compared to recent campaigns. On the plus side, he's been scoreless in 10 of his last 12 appearances, so the Pirates could turn to him if Soto continues to struggle. However, Carmen Mlodzinski might actually be next in line for saves in Pittsburgh, having secured 2 of the team's last 5 saves. Mason Montgomery has electric strikeout upside, but the southpaw has yet to record a save in 2026. Soto is on a 1-year deal with the Pirates, so there's always a possibility of a trade. However, Pittsburgh is currently among the National League Wild Card contenders, so the team may elect to retain his services if they remain competitive over the next month.
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San Diego PadresTeam: San Diego Padres
Total Saves: 29
Closer: Mason Miller
(7/16) Mason Miller's 2026 draft cost was high, but fantasy managers who made that investment have to be feeling pretty comfortable based on his performance through the All-Star break. Miller currently ranks 2nd in the league with 25 saves and he leads qualified relievers with a 48.3% strikeout rate, 39.6 K-BB percentage and a 1.42 SIERA.
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Seattle MarinersTeam: Seattle Mariners
Total Saves: 22
Closer: Andres Munoz
Next in Line: Jose Ferrer , Gabe Speier
(7/16) Seattle's bullpen has dealt with some adversity early on in the 2026 campaign. Not only has closer Andres Munoz struggled - he's blown 5 saves and sports a 4.19 ERA and 1.28 WHIP through 34.1 innings - but the team is missing top setup man Matt Brash (lat). Based on his performance during the first-half of 2026, Munoz's stability as the Mariners' closer isn't as high as it once was. However, he's recorded 16 of the team's 22 saves overall for a 72.7% team save share; not nearly as high as last year's mark, but he's still getting the majority of the save chances while striking batters out at a 34.5% clip.
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San Francisco GiantsTeam: San Francisco Giants
Total Saves: 19
Closer: Committee
(7/8) Giants manager Tony Vitello has been fluid with his approach to the ninth inning through the first half of 2026, as eight different pitchers have combined for the team's 18 saves through early July. However, Caleb Kilian has recently gained traction as the team's "closer" having secured 4 straight for San Francisco. Kilian leads the Giants with 8 saves overall, and while his numbers aren't super impressive, he hasn't had much competition for closing duties. It's worth noting, however, that Kilian has hit a recent rough patch, permitting 6 ER across his last 4 appearances. This comes after a 9-game scoreless streak after struggling mightily during the month of May. While Kilian's stability has increased slightly, he's still inconsistent and San Francisco's poor play makes him (and others in this bullpen) tough to count on.
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- 5/18:Camilo Doval has recorded a save in 3 straight games for San Francisco. The Giants are off on Thursday, but Doval may get a breather on Friday after his recent heavy usage.
- 10/4:The Giants bullpen gets a much-needed break after winning the NL West. Camilo Doval, in particular, pitched 4 times in 5 days during the final week.
- 10/1:Doval, Rogers and Leone have worked 2 out of the past 3 games, with Rogers throwing 47 pitches over that span. Strong possibility Rogers gets the night off against San Diego.
- 9/30:Doval earned his 2nd big-league save on Wednesday and may be the new closer in San Francisco.
- 9/29:The plans for Jake McGee (oblique) beyond Wednesday aren't entirely clear, but so long as he gets through mound work without any setbacks, a return to the Giants' bullpen for the final regular-season series against the Padres might not be out of the question.
St. Louis CardinalsTeam: St. Louis Cardinals
Total Saves: 30
Closer: Riley O'Brien
(7/8) With the Cardinals performing much better than expected in 2026, Riley O'Brien ranks 2nd in the National League and is tied for 4th overall with 22 saves through early July, while JoJo Romero leads the league with 21 holds. The pair has pitched well with manager Oliver Marmol leaning on his 'veterans.' O'Brien tallied 7 saves in the month of June, but stumbled a bit with 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 7:7 K:BB ratio across 10.0 innings last month. However, his stability remains high for St. Louis. George Soriano appears to be next-in-line for ancillary saves chances, as he ranks 2nd on the team with 2 saves.
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- 10/6:The Cardinals' highest-leverage relievers are well rested, as Gallegos, Cabrera and Reyes enter Wednesday's NL Wild Card game against the Dodgers on 4 days rest, while Garcia is on 3 days rest.
- 10/1:Garcia earned his 2nd save of the season Thursday night as the Cardinals give Gallegos some much deserved rest before the playoffs. Gallegos has logged a new career-high 79.1 innings this season.
Tampa Bay RaysTeam: Tampa Bay Rays
Total Saves: 37
Closer: Bryan Baker
Next in Line: Garrett Cleavinger , Kevin Kelly
(7/16) Bryan Baker has been the best source of saves off the 2026 fantasy waiver wire, putting to rest the idea that the Rays were going to deploy a closer-by-committee this season. Griffin Jax - the fantasy market's favorite to lead Tampa Bay in saves before the season started - is excelling in the Rays' starting rotation. Meanwhile, Edwin Uceta (shoulder) has been on the injured list all season with a right shoulder impingement and now appears to be looking at an even lengthier absence after recently suffering a setback during his rehab. Cam Booser leads Rays relievers with a 36.5% strikeout rate, but Baker's security as the Rays' closer remains high, especially since he ranks 2nd in the majors with 25 saves through the All-Star break.
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- 10/11:Collin McHugh will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher Monday against the Red Sox as part of a bullpen day in Game 4 of the ALDS, Manager Kevin Cash hasn't appointed a primary pitcher to work behind McHugh, as the Rays will instead likely turn to a cadre of arms to fill innings out of the bullpen. Josh Fleming, JT Chargois, Pete Fairbanks, J.P. Feyereisen, Andrew Kittredge and Matt Wisler tossed 20 pitches or fewer in Sunday's 13-inning loss, so the Tampa Bay bullpen should be relatively fresh for Monday's contest.
Texas RangersTeam: Texas Rangers
Total Saves: 28
Closer: Jacob Latz
(7/16) Texas experimented with Tyler Alexander and Jakob Junis as its closer early in the 2026 campaign, but Jacob Latz began receiving save chances in late-April and has firmly established himself in the role since then. Latz has racked up 19 of the Rangers' 23 saves (82.6% team save share) since he recorded his first of the season back on Apr 25.
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Toronto Blue JaysTeam: Toronto Blue Jays
Total Saves: 29
Closer: Louis Varland
Next in Line: Jeff Hoffman , Tyler Rogers
(7/16) Louis Varland has been outstanding in 2026. His 1.10 ERA ranks 4th among qualified relievers, while he ranks 7th in the league with 19 saves through the All-Star break. Jeff Hoffman - who opened 2026 as Toronto's closer, but has endured some epic meltdowns thus far - remains on the radar for saves due to his 34.8% strikeout rate, which ranks 4th overall among relievers. However, Varland figures to see at least 70-to-80 percent of Toronto's save opportunities with the way he's been pitching this season.
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Washington NationalsTeam: Washington Nationals
Total Saves: 27
Closer: Clayton Beeter
(7/16) Washington's new manager, Blake Butera, has his team playing surprisingly competitive baseball through the 2026 All-Star break. The team is currently 1 game under .500 and have positioned themselves as an unexpected NL Wild Card contender - they are currently 4.0 games back. While there have been more save chances available than initially expected, it's still been difficult to project saves for this team. During the first-half, Butera has taken a fluid approach to the late innings, deploying a committee of Clayton Beeter (7 saves), Gus Varland (6 saves, though currently in minors), Richard Lovelady (4 - tricpes injury), PJ Poulin (3), Orlando Ribalta (2), and Justin Lawrence (1). 10 different Nationals have combined for 27 saves, so it's anyone's guess who will get the call in the ninth-inning on any given night.
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Team Notes
- 9/23:Tanner Rainey earned the save for the Nationals last night and has worked 3 out of the last 4 games. Expect Kyle Finnegan, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 19, to get the save chance if one presents itself against the Cardinals tonight.