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Fantasy Closer Report

Elite Closers

Braves Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Craig Kimbrel Jonny Venters Eric O'Flaherty

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel needed just eight pitches to retire the side in order on Friday and earn his 12th save of the season. More Updated May 19 at 12:17 a.m. ET

Brewers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
John Axford Francisco Rodriguez Jose Veras

Brewers closer John Axford recorded a 1-2-3 ninth inning with one strikeout Wednesday to collect his seventh save of the year. More Updated May 23 at 6:22 p.m. ET

Phillies Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jonathan Papelbon Antonio Bastardo Chad Qualls

Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon allowed one hit with one strikeout in one scoreless inning to earn his 13th save in as many chances on Thursday vs. the Cardinals. More Updated May 25 at 10:28 a.m. ET

Rays Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Fernando Rodney Joel Peralta Kyle Farnsworth (DL)

Fernando Rodney allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday, striking out two to earn a save vs. the Red Sox. More Updated May 17 at 1:14 a.m. ET

Tigers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jose Valverde Joaquin Benoit Phil Coke

For the first time in six days, the Tigers have their bullpen back in order. Jose Valverde was available again to close after missing close to a week with a lower back strain. More Updated May 22 at 7:54 p.m. ET

Stable Situations

Astros Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Brett Myers Wilton Lopez Brandon Lyon

Only one-third of an inning into his appearance, Brett Myers took the loss after allowing Hunter Pence to record a solo walk-off homer on Tuesday. More Updated May 15 at 5:37 p.m. ET

Cardinals Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jason Motte Mitchell Boggs Fernando Salas

Jason Motte blew a save but earned the win after a walk and a homer in one inning of work on Tuesday vs. the Cubs. More Updated May 15 at 6:47 p.m. ET

Diamondbacks Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
J.J. Putz David Hernandez Bryan Shaw

D-backs closer J.J. Putz struggled with his command while allowing four runs in just two-thirds of an inning Wednesday night against the Cardinals. More Updated May 11 at 10:14 p.m. ET

Dodgers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Kenley Jansen Javy Guerra Matt Guerrier (DL)

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned the save in Saturday's win over the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. More Updated May 13 at 12:39 a.m. ET

Giants Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Santiago Casilla Sergio Romo Clay Hensley

Santiago Casilla tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday vs. the Cardinals, striking out one to save his ninth game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 7:33 p.m. ET

Indians Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Chris Perez Vinnie Pestano Tony Sipp

Chris Perez earned his 16th straight save after allowing one hit and fanning one in a scoreless inning vs. Detroit on Thursday. More Updated May 24 at 4:10 p.m. ET

Mariners Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Brandon League Tom Wilhelmsen Steve Delabar

Brandon League blew the save and took the loss on Friday against the Angels when he allowed three runs (two earned), two hits and two walks without a strikeout in one inning. More Updated May 26 at 2:35 a.m. ET

Marlins Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Heath Bell Steve Cishek Edward Mujica

With a scoreless ninth inning on Monday, Marlins closer Heath Bell protected a three-run lead and earned his fifth save of the season. More Updated May 22 at 12:00 a.m. ET

Orioles Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jim Johnson Pedro Strop Kevin Gregg

Orioles closer Jim Johnson gave up one hit in a scoreless inning on Thursday vs. the Royals to save his 14th game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 5:35 p.m. ET

Pirates Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Joel Hanrahan Juan Cruz Jason Grilli

Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan earned his 10th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 5-4 win over the Mets. More Updated May 22 at 12:12 a.m. ET

Rangers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Joe Nathan Mike Adams Alexi Ogando

Rangers manager Ron Washington told closer Joe Nathan on Friday night that he wouldn't be used on Saturday. More Updated May 19 at 7:47 p.m. ET

Royals Next in line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jonathan Broxton Aaron Crow Greg Holland

Jonathan Broxton recorded his fifth save on Thursday after allowing a hit and a walk against the Yankees. More Updated May 3 at 11:54 p.m. ET

Rockies Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Rafael Betancourt Matt Belisle Josh Roenicke

Rafael Betancourt blew a save but earned a win Wednesday against the Dodgers after allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks (one intentional) with three strikeouts. More Updated May 2 at 8:29 p.m. ET

Twins Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Matt Capps Glen Perkins Jared Burton

Twins closer Matt Capps tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday vs. the Tigers, striking out one to save his eighth game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 3:55 p.m. ET

Uncertain Situations

Angels Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Ernesto Frieri Scott Downs Jordan Walden

Angels reliever Ernesto Frieri struck out three and walked one in a scoreless 11th inning on Wednesday, earning his first save of the season in a 3-1 win over the A's. More Updated May 23 at 8:10 p.m. ET

Athletics Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Brian Fuentes Ryan Cook Grant Balfour

Brian Fuentes has been named the A's closer by manager Bob Melvin. More Updated May 13 at 11:03 a.m. ET

Cubs Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Rafael Dolis James Russell Carlos Marmol (DL)

Cubs closer Rafael Dolis was tagged for three runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batter in just two-thirds of an inning on Wednesday. More Updated May 24 at 12:09 a.m. ET

Mets Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Frank Francisco Jon Rauch Bobby Parnell

Frank Francisco recorded his 12th save of the season after posting a 1-2-3 inning Wednesday with two strikeouts against the Pirates. More Updated May 23 at 3:53 p.m. ET

Nationals Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Tyler Clippard Drew Storen Sean Burnett

Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard earned the save in Tuesday's win over the Phillies, fanning a batter in a perfect ninth frame. More Updated May 23 at 12:47 a.m. ET

Reds Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Aroldis Chapman Sean Marshall Jose Arredondo

Logan Ondrusek gave up two hits and fanned one in a scoreless ninth to pick up his second save of the year on Thursday night against the Braves. More Updated May 24 at 10:04 p.m. ET

White Sox Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Addison Reed Matt Thornton Hector Santiago

White Sox manager Robin Ventura admitted before Wednesday's game that Addison Reed has become his closer. More Updated May 23 at 9:38 p.m. ET

Injury Situations

Blue Jays Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Casey Janssen Sergio Santos Francisco Cordero

Sergio Santos made his return to the Blue Jays clubhouse on Monday afternoon, but not in the capacity he would have originally preferred. More Updated May 22 at 3:12 p.m. ET

Padres Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Dale Thayer Huston Street Andrew Cashner

Padres closer Huston Street, who has missed the past 17 games with a strained right lat muscle, threw on sidelines for the fifth day in a row on Wednesday. More Updated May 23 at 9:29 p.m. ET

Red Sox Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Alfredo Aceves Andrew Bailey Vicente Padilla

Alfredo Aceves recorded his 11th save of the season after inducing three groundouts and fanning one during a four-out save Wednesday. More Updated May 23 at 5:02 p.m. ET

Yankees Injured Closer Out For Season Closer Notes
Rafael Soriano David Robertson Mariano Rivera

Yankees reliever David Robertson is on pace to begin baseball activities on Thursday in Tampa, Fla., making a return from the disabled list after the minimum 15 days unlikely. More Updated May 21 at 7:19 p.m. ET