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Fantasy Open

Fantasy Closer Report

Elite Closers

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

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel gave up a run in the 11th inning on Friday but emerged with the save in a 9-8 win over the Rockies. More Updated May 5 at 12:54 a.m. ET

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

Brewers closer John Axford blew a save against the Cubs on Friday when he allowed three runs (one earned) and got two outs in the ninth inning. More Updated May 11 at 11:46 p.m. ET

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

Pitching in a tie game, Jonathan Papelbon took the loss on Monday after giving up three runs in the ninth inning. More Updated May 7 at 10:22 p.m. ET

Tigers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jose Valverde Joaquin Benoit Octavio Dotel

Tigers closer Jose Valverde left Tuesday's 10-8 win over the White Sox in the ninth inning with lower back tightness. More Updated May 15 at 7:55 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

Giants closer Santiago Casilla picked up his fifth save with a scoreless ninth frame in a 5-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday. More Updated May 5 at 7:35 p.m. ET

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

Indians reliever Tony Sipp earned his first save of the season after walking one and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning during Monday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. More Updated May 8 at 12:10 a.m. ET

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

Brandon League appeared in a non-save situation in Sunday's win over the Yankees, giving up just one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. More Updated May 13 at 4:19 p.m. ET

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

Orioles closer Jim Johnson earned his eighth save on Friday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out one against the Red Sox. More Updated May 5 at 2:06 a.m. ET

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

Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan pitched a scoreless ninth inning to protect a 3-2 lead and pick up a save against the Marlins on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 10:17 p.m. ET

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

Rangers stopper Joe Nathan struck out a pair of Indians during a scoreless 11th inning on Saturday, earning his seventh save of the season. More Updated May 5 at 10:53 p.m. ET

Reds Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Sean Marshall Aroldis Chapman Logan Ondrusek

Reds closer Sean Marshall earned his sixth save of the season by throwing a scoreless ninth inning against the Braves on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 10:42 p.m. ET

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

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 Rex Brothers

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 entered a tie game on Monday and took the loss to the Indians, allowing an earned run on two hits. More Updated May 14 at 11:46 p.m. ET

Uncertain Situations

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

On Tuesday, Angels closer Scott Downs threw a 12-pitch bullpen session and took part in some agility drills at a soggy Target Field. More Updated May 8 at 9:06 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 reliever Rafael Dolis earned his fourth save of the season after striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning against the Cardinals on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 11:18 p.m. ET

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

Heath Bell struggled once again on Sunday vs. the Mets, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks, but managed to escape with a win. More Updated May 13 at 5:24 p.m. ET

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

Mets closer Frank Francisco gave up a run on two hits and a walk on Monday but still managed to pick up the save in a 3-1 win over the Brewers. More Updated May 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET

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

White Sox reliever Addison Reed earned his third save when he struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning on Monday, although he did allow a hit and a walk. More Updated May 15 at 12:54 a.m. ET

Injury Situations

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

Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos continues to make steady progress in his return from a right shoulder injury. More Updated May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET

Nationals Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Henry Rodriguez Drew Storen Brad Lidge (DL)

Just hours after getting a vote of confidence from his manager, Nationals closer Henry Rodriguez walked three batters, got one out and was pulled in the ninth inning of a save chance against the Padres. More Updated May 14 at 11:38 p.m. ET

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

Padres reliever Dale Thayer earned his second save in Tuesday's win over the Rockies, giving up three hits and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. More Updated May 9 at 3:01 a.m. ET

Rays Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Fernando Rodney Kyle Farnsworth Joel Peralta

Fernando Rodney scattered three hits over two scoreless innings on Wednesday vs. the Yankees to pick up a win. More Updated May 9 at 11:24 p.m. ET

Red Sox Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Alfredo Aceves Andrew Bailey Franklin Morales

Red Sox closer Alfredo Aceves struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to record his fifth save on Saturday. More Updated April 28 at 10:18 p.m. ET

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

Yankees reliever David Robertson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. More Updated May 15 at 4:49 p.m. ET