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Fantasy Open

Fantasy Closer Report

Elite Closers

Braves Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Craig Kimbrel Cory Gearrin Jordan Walden (DL)

Craig Kimbrel notched the save after allowing one hit and hitting a batter in a scoreless inning of work against the Mets on Friday. More Updated May 25 at 7:28 p.m. ET

Giants Next in line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Sergio Romo Santiago Casilla (DL) Jeremy Affeldt

Sergio Romo earned the win after allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in one inning of work against the Rockies on Saturday. More Updated May 25 at 8:54 p.m. ET

Nationals Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Rafael Soriano Drew Storen Tyler Clippard

Rafael Soriano notched the save after striking out one in a perfect inning of work against the Phillies on Friday. More Updated May 24 at 10:03 p.m. ET

Phillies Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jonathan Papelbon Mike Adams (DL) Antonio Bastardo

Jonathan Papelbon allowed one hit and struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday vs. the Nationals to earn his ninth save. More Updated May 25 at 10:34 p.m. ET

Pirates Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jason Grilli Mark Melancon Tony Watson

Pirates closer Jason Grilli allowed a run on two hits and a walk, but he held on to protect a 5-4 lead and pick up his 18th save of the season. More Updated May 21 at 11:02 p.m. ET

Rangers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Joe Nathan Tanner Scheppers Jason Frasor

Joe Nathan fanned one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Wednesday vs. the A's to earn his 14th save. More Updated May 22 at 5:30 p.m. ET

Reds Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Aroldis Chapman Jonathan Broxton J.J. Hoover

Aroldis Chapman notched the save after striking out two in a perfect inning of work against the Cubs on Saturday. More Updated May 25 at 9:05 p.m. ET

Yankees Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Mariano Rivera David Robertson Boone Logan

Mariano Rivera fanned two in a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday vs. the Rays to earn his 18th save. More Updated May 26 at 12:25 a.m. ET

Stable Situations

Astros Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jose Veras Hector Ambriz Wesley Wright

Jose Veras blew a save and took the loss on Friday vs. the A's, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks with two strikeouts in one inning of work. More Updated May 24 at 11:56 p.m. ET

Athletics Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Grant Balfour Ryan Cook Sean Doolittle

Grant Balfour earned the save after allowing a walk in a scoreless inning of work against the Royals on Saturday. More Updated May 19 at 12:05 a.m. ET

Blue Jays Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Casey Janssen Steve Delabar Darren Oliver (DL)

Casey Janssen fanned two in a perfect inning of work to earn his sixth save of the season vs. Baltimore on Wednesday. More Updated April 24 at 4:21 p.m. ET

Cardinals Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Edward Mujica Trevor Rosenthal Carlos Martinez

Edward Mujica notched the save after pitching a perfect inning against the Brewers on Sunday. More Updated May 19 at 5:40 p.m. ET

Indians Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Chris Perez Vinnie Pestano Joe Smith

Indians stopper Chris Perez blew a save but managed to pick up a victory Saturday after he yielded a pair of solo homers with one strikeout in an inning of work. More Updated May 18 at 6:10 p.m. ET

Mariners Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Tom Wilhelmsen Carter Capps Oliver Perez

Tom Wilhelmsen allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday vs. the Pirates to earn his ninth save. More Updated May 8 at 3:38 p.m. ET

Mets Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Bobby Parnell Brandon Lyon LaTroy Hawkins

Bobby Parnell earned the save after pitching a perfect inning with two strikeouts against the Cubs on Sunday. More Updated May 19 at 6:04 p.m. ET

Orioles Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jim Johnson Darren O'Day Tommy Hunter

Orioles closer Jim Johnson earned a save after he tossed a perfect ninth inning against the Blue Jays on Saturday. More Updated May 25 at 4:22 p.m. ET

Padres Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Huston Street Luke Gregerson Dale Thayer

Huston Street earned the save on Saturday after walking two with one strikeout in a scoreless inning of work against the Nationals. More Updated May 18 at 11:08 p.m. ET

Red Sox Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Andrew Bailey Junichi Tazawa Koji Uehara

Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey picked up a save after tossing a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Indians. More Updated May 25 at 5:26 p.m. ET

Rockies Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Rafael Betancourt Rex Brothers Wilton Lopez

Rafael Betancourt took the loss after allowing two runs on one hit and one walk in one-third of an inning on Saturday against the Giants. More Updated May 25 at 8:53 p.m. ET

Royals Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Greg Holland Aaron Crow Tim Collins

Greg Holland blew a save after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in one inning vs. the White Sox on Monday. More Updated May 6 at 5:33 p.m. ET

Tigers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Jose Valverde Joaquin Benoit Bruce Rondon (Triple-A)

Jose Valverde walked one in a scoreless ninth inning on Friday vs. the Rangers to earn his fourth save. More Updated May 17 at 11:50 p.m. ET

Twins Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Glen Perkins Jared Burton Josh Roenicke

Glen Perkins notched the save after allowing one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning of work against the Tigers on Saturday. More Updated May 25 at 7:58 p.m. ET

White Sox Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Addison Reed Jesse Crain Matt Thornton

Addison Reed tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Friday vs. the Angels to earn his 14th save. More Updated May 18 at 2:00 a.m. ET

Uncertain Situations

Angels Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Ernesto Frieri Scott Downs Ryan Madson (DL)

Just as it has done so many times before, Angels reliever Ryan Madson's comeback attempt has taken another unexpected twist. More Updated May 22 at 8:18 p.m. ET

Cubs Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Kevin Gregg Kyuji Fujikawa James Russell

The Cubs are no longer going with a closer by committee. Kevin Gregg has won the job. More Updated May 8 at 3:16 p.m. ET

Dodgers Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Brandon League Kenley Jansen Ronald Belisario

Brandon League struck out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Saturday vs. the Cardinals to earn his 10th save. More Updated May 25 at 11:38 p.m. ET

Marlins (Closer Committee) Closer Committee Closer Committee Closer Notes
Steve Cishek Chad Qualls Mike Dunn

Marlins right-hander Steve Cishek has struggled in the closer's role, especially against left-handed hitters, which has led to the Marlins deciding to close by matchups. More Updated May 22 at 10:12 p.m. ET

Rays Next in Line Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Fernando Rodney Joel Peralta Jake McGee

Fernando Rodney blew his fifth save on Saturday vs. the Yankees, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk with one strikeout. More Updated May 26 at 12:40 a.m. ET

Injured Closers

Brewers Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Francisco Rodriguez Jim Henderson (DL) Michael Gonzalez

With Jim Henderson's trip to the disabled list with a right hamstring injury, the closer's role was once again up for grabs in the Brewers' bullpen. More Updated May 26 at 3:47 a.m. ET

Diamondbacks Injured Closer Saves Sleeper Closer Notes
Heath Bell J.J. Putz (DL) David Hernandez

Two and a half weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, D-backs closer J.J. Putz has begun playing catch on flat ground, the first step in returning to the Arizona bullpen. More Updated May 25 at 11:15 p.m. ET