Fantasy Staff
Jun 29, 2024, 11:31 AM ET
Latest fantasy baseball bullpen updates
Edwin Diaz accepted his suspension for use of an illegal substance, and will be eligible to return on July 6. Reed Garrett is the primary option to close in the interim (June 24)
David Bednar was put on the 15-day IL with a strained left oblique. Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman are the primary options for saves while Bednar is sidelined. (June 24)
With Jordan Romano and Yimi Garcia both on the injured, Chad Green will handle closing duties for the Blue Jays. Nate Pearson is the primary setup man. (June 21)
Ryne Stanek has recorded three of the Mariners' past five saves and Tayler Saucedo two, as the team appears once again to be going the matchups route to close games. (June 12)
Tyler Kinley has each of the Rockies' past two successful save conversions and has worked the ninth in a victory in four of his past six, seemingly capturing the team's primary closer role. (June 10)
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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 (62.6%)
Primary setup: Justin Martinez (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Kevin Ginkel (3.0%)
Middle relief: Ryan Thompson (0.6%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (88.0%)
Primary setup: Joe Jimenez (3.5%)
Secondary setup: Pierce Johnson (0.4%)
Middle relief: Aaron Bummer (0.3%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Craig Kimbrel (80.4%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (35.7%)
Secondary setup: Jacob Webb (0.3%)
Middle relief: Cionel Perez (0.1%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Kenley Jansen (69.3%)
Primary setup: Chris Martin (2.1%)
Secondary setup: Justin Slaten (1.5%)
Sleeper: Brennan Bernardino (0.4%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Hector Neris (12.1%)
Primary setup: Colten Brewer (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Tyson Miller (0.1%)
Sleeper: Hayden Wesneski (0.7%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Co-closer: Michael Kopech (2.9%)
Co-closer: John Brebbia (0.9%)
Primary setup: Tanner Banks (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Steven Wilson (0.1%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Alexis Diaz (72.1%)
Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (3.2%)
Secondary setup: Justin Wilson (0.0%)
Sleeper: Lucas Sims (0.4%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (98.1%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (5.4%)
Secondary setup: Scott Barlow (3.9%)
Sleeper: Cade Smith (4.3%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer: Tyler Kinley (0.7%)
Primary setup: Jalen Beeks (1.2%)
Secondary setup: Justin Lawrence (3.4%)
Middle relief: Nick Mears (0.0%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer: Jason Foley (27.7%)
Primary setup: Shelby Miller (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Andrew Chafin (0.2%)
Middle relief: Tyler Holton (0.4%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (85.1%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (9.7%)
Secondary setup: Rafael Montero (0.2%)
Sleeper: Bryan Abreu (13.1%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: James McArthur (14.6%)
Primary setup: John Schreiber (1.8%)
Secondary setup: Chris Stratton (0.2%)
Sleeper: Nick Anderson (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer: Carlos Estevez (33.8%)
Primary setup: Luis Garcia (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Matt Moore (0.2%)
Middle relief: Hunter Strickland (0.0%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Evan Phillips (76.8%)
Primary setup: Daniel Hudson (7.2%)
Secondary setup: Alex Vesia (3.7%)
Sleeper: Blake Treinen (2.0%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Tanner Scott (55.2%)
Primary setup: Anthony Bender (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Andrew Nardi (0.3%)
Sleeper: A.J. Puk (15.9%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Trevor Megill (26.8%)
Primary setup: Bryan Hudson (15.2%)
Secondary setup: Elvis Peguero (0.4%)
Injured: Devin Williams (35.6%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer: Jhoan Duran (77.1%)
Primary setup: Griffin Jax (13.9%)
Secondary setup: Jorge Alcala (0.1%)
Middle relief: Cole Sands (0.1%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Reed Garrett (9.4%)
Primary setup: Jake Diekman (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Dedniel Nunez (0.5%)
Suspended: Edwin Diaz (72.4%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Clay Holmes (88.6%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (4.3%)
Secondary setup: Tommy Kahnle (0.3%)
Middle relief: Caleb Ferguson (0.7%)
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (76.3%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (0.6%)
Secondary setup: Austin Adams (1.0%)
Middle relief: Scott Alexander (0.0%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Co-closer: Jose Alvarado (48.7%)
Co-closer: Jeff Hoffman (12.4%)
Primary setup: Matt Strahm (9.6%)
Sleeper: Orion Kerkering (1.6%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (10.0%)
Primary setup: Colin Holderman (3.0%)
Secondary setup: Carmen Mlodzinski (0.1%)
Injured: David Bednar (64.5%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (91.3%)
Primary setup: JoJo Romero (13.5%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Fernandez (0.3%)
Sleeper: Andrew Kittredge (6.6%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Robert Suarez (85.1%)
Primary setup: Jeremiah Estrada (3.7%)
Secondary setup: Wandy Peralta (0.2%)
Sleeper: Adrian Morejon (0.1%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Camilo Doval (81.6%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (2.4%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Walker (4.6%)
Sleeper: Taylor Rogers (0.4%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Co-closer: Andres Munoz (81.5%)
Co-closer: Ryne Stanek (7.2%)
Primary setup: Tayler Saucedo (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Trent Thornton (0.4%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (55.5%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (12.2%)
Secondary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (1.0%)
Sleeper: Colin Poche (0.4%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Kirby Yates (33.1%)
Primary setup: David Robertson (12.0%)
Secondary setup: Jake Latz (0.1%)
Sleeper: Jose Leclerc (23.7%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Chad Green (3.5%)
Primary setup: Nate Pearson (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Trevor Richards (0.3%)
Injured: Jordan Romano (61.1%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (62.5%)
Primary setup: Hunter Harvey (14.7%)
Secondary setup: Dylan Floro (0.3%)
Middle relief: Jordan Weems (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.
