In fantasy baseball, bullpen changes happen fast. To help you stay ahead, RotoProspects constantly updates the Fantasy Baseball Closer Chart as a way for our subscribers to keep an edge, especially in dynasty leagues. This tool keeps fantasy baseball managers updated on shifting closer situations across Major League Baseball.
Bullpen roles change constantly due to injuries, performance shifts, and managerial decisions. That’s why our chart provides an up-to-date snapshot of each team’s closer hierarchy. You’ll always know who’s getting the ninth-inning chances.
Since we are heavily focused on prospects, we have a unique feature which highlights the team’s “Closer of the Future”. This gives you the edge on who to keep an eye on from the minor leagues before they become a household name.
Here’s a look at some recent news and developments:
The Jordan Romano Era ends in Anaheim
The most shocking move of the week comes from Anaheim, where the Halos have officially cut ties with their closer.
On Tuesday, April 28, the Angels officially released Romano (pictured above). This followed a Designation for Assignment on Sunday after a nightmare outing against the Royals where he surrendered four earned runs while recorded just two outs. Romano’s tenure ends with a 10.13 ERA and a career-low average fastball velocity of 94.5 mph.
Ryan Zeferjahn has been the busiest arm in high-leverage spots recently, working 1.2 scoreless innings on Sunday. He holds the “Current Closer” title by default, but he lacks a long-term track record in the role. The main problem is that the bullpen in general has allowed a ton of runs lately.
Kirby Yates is the name to watch. While his Triple-A rehab outings have been rocky (7 runs allowed in 3 innings), the Romano release clears a direct path for Yates to reclaim the ninth inning the moment he is activated, which could happen as early as this weekend.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley is back on duty
The ninth inning belongs to Helsley once again. Helsley was officially reinstated from the Family Medical Emergency List on April 26. While Anthony Nunez filled in admirably—securing his first career save with “lights-out” stuff—he returns to a high-leverage setup role. Nunez remains a must-stash in dynasty leagues given his 15 strikeouts in 12.1 innings.
Phillies bullpen remains anyone’s game for now
Brad Keller is the technical leader, but Jose Alvarado and Orion Kerkering are both siphoning high-leverage looks. This is a situation to avoid if you value your sanity, but Keller has the slight edge for pure saves.
Jacob and Jakob sharing the duties in Texas
Jacob Latz earned a save against the Athletics on April 25, throwing a perfect inning. Jakob Junis has been the primary beneficiary of the injuries to Robert Garcia and Chris Martin. He has been used in both the eighth and ninth innings, depending on the heart of the opposing order. He is arguably the most valuable deep-league asset in this pen because of his versatility. Cole Winn is also lurking around and could see his way back into the mix.
Here’s a look at the Fantasy Baseball Closer Chart for the teams listed above (* denotes a committee). For the complete chart, CLICK HERE and purchase a subscription.
| Team | Current closer | Backup | Next option | Dark horse | Closer of the Future |
| Angels | Ryan Zeferjahn* | Drew Pomeranz* | Chase Silseth* | Sam Bachman | Nate Snead |
| Orioles | Ryan Helsley | Anthony Nunez | Rico Garcia | Andrew Kittredge | Patrick Reilly |
| Phillies | Brad Keller* | Jose Alvarado* | Orion Kerkering* | Tanner Banks | Gabe Craig |
| Rangers | Jacob Latz* | Jakob Junis* | Cole Winn | Tyler Alexander | Emiliano Teodo |
What makes our Fantasy Baseball Closer Chart unique? Closer of the Future!
We give dynasty managers another advantage with our fantasy baseball closer chart. We include a “Closer of the Future” column in the chart. This feature highlights the top relief prospect from each farm system who could eventually take over closing duties. Now, you can plan ahead and grab future closers before your competition does.
Key features of the Fantasy Baseball Closer Chart:
- Updated regularly – We track bullpen changes so you always have the latest information.
- Team-by-team breakdown – Quickly see the closer situation for all 30 MLB teams.
- Highlighting key setup men – For those in leagues that value holds or SVH, SVH2 etc.
- Closer of the future – What other site gives you a list of future closers from every farm system?
By using the RotoProspects Fantasy Baseball Closer Chart, you’ll gain an edge in finding saves, spotting trends, and securing future closers. Check back regularly as we are constantly updating the list.