Team (Closer) Rank (Δ) Notes
Cubs (Craig Kimbrel)1 (+1)Can he have his best-ever season at age 33?
Brewers (Josh Hader)2 (-1)4 of the 6 runs he's allowed all season have come in the last 5 appearances
White Sox (Liam Hendriks)3 (-)3 straight scoreless outings since brief hiccup
Astros (Ryan Pressly)4 (+4)He hasn't given up an earned run since May
Red Sox (Matt Barnes)5 (-1)Avoiding walks has vaulted him into elite closer territory
Angels (Raisel Iglesias)6 (+1)Surface stats finally resembling elite peripherals
Padres (Mark Melancon)7 (+2)His 29 saves lead the MLB
Nationals (Brad Hand)8 (+3)He's been excellent, but are the Nats overworking him?
Yankees (Aroldis Chapman)9 (+6)Looks to be turning the corner after an ugly stretch
Braves (Will Smith)10 (+3)1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP since June 10
A's (Lou Trivino)11 (+5)Has 10 of A's last 11 saves dating back to late May
Cardinals (Alex Reyes)12 (-2)Free passes may finally be starting to catch up to him a little
Dodgers (Kenley Jansen)13 (-8)Allowed 8 ERs over the last two innings. Yikes.
Mets (Edwin Diaz)14 (-8)In the midst of one of his patented rough patches
Marlins (Yimi Garcia)15 (-3)Blew up like a firework on July 4th, but he's been alright since
Blue Jays (Jordan Romano)16 (-2)Given up 5 ERs in the last 4 IP, but he's 7 of 8 in save opportunities
Indians (Committee)17 (-)James Karinchak has some momentum, but Emmanuel Clase is still co-closer
Rays (Committee)18 (-)J.P. Feyereisen latest Rays reliever to hit IL, leaving closing duties to Diego Castillo and Pete Fairbanks
Giants (Committee)19 (-)Tyler Rogers and Jake McGee remain co-closers in San Fran
Reds (Heath Hembree)20 (+8)Hembree pitched in front of Amir Garrett last time out but should still be the guy
Rangers (Ian Kennedy)21 (-1)Remains a logical trade candidate
Pirates (Richard Rodriguez)22 (-1)Trade to contender seems likely
Rockies (Daniel Bard)23 (-1)Back on track in July but could become a trade candidate
Tigers (Gregory Soto)24 (+5)Has Tigers' last five saves
Twins (Committee)25 (-2)Taylor Rogers and Hansel Robles continue to alternate save chances
Mariners (Committee)26 (-2)Kendall Graveman and Paul Sewald have been splitting opportunities of late
Phillies (Committee)27 (-2)Hector Neris reappeared for a save, but Ranger Suarez is the current favorite
Diamondbacks (Joakim Soria)28 (+2)D'Backs are finally winning again, and Soria is getting some saves
Royals (Committee)29 (-3)Scott Barlow and Greg Holland are the main candidates, but it's committee-land
Orioles (Committee)30 (-3)Rule 5 pick Tyler Wells is pitching the ninth lately, but we're still awaiting the first save