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:
Orioles’ Ryan Helsley lands on the IL with elbow inflammation
The biggest story of the week comes out of Baltimore, where Helsley was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to April 29) with right elbow inflammation.
- The Situation: While manager Craig Albernaz insists “the level of concern is not high” and testing came back clean, any elbow issue for a max-effort closer is a red flag. Helsley had been perfect in seven save chances before the move.
- The Transition: Rico Garcia is the immediate “Current Closer” on the chart, but expect a committee. Anthony Nunez had been “lights-out” before Saturday’s game and tends to handle the highest-leverage pockets, while Keegan Akin provides the primary left-handed look.
- The Stash: If Nunez is sitting on your waiver wire, grab him now. He has the raw stuff to run away with this job if Helsley’s “short-term” inflammation lingers.
Robert Suarez is proving to be worth every penny to the Braves
While Raisel Iglesias works his way back, Suarez (pictured above) has made the Braves look like geniuses for that $45M offseason investment.
- The Performance: Suarez secured another dominant save yesterday, May 1, against the Rockies. He needed just 12 pitches to navigate the ninth, striking out one and allowing a single hit.
- The Outlook: He is currently pitching with more “closer energy” than almost anyone in the NL. Since taking over the primary role, he has been virtually untouchable, consistently living at 100+ mph.
Blue Jays’ Louis Varland has stabilized the ninth with his dominance
The Varland era has officially moved from a “trial run” to a “permanent residence.”
- The Streak: Varland earned another save on May 1 against the Twins, racking up two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth. He has a 28-5 K-BB and has allowed just one earned run this season (0.53 ERA).
- The Hierarchy: Jeff Hoffman remains in the “Next Option” role but is being used primarily for setup work. Varland’s ability to generate “one-pitch” escapes and high-strikeout frames has made him the undisputed anchor in Toronto.
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 |
| Braves | Robert Suarez | Dylan Lee | Tyler Kinley | Aaron Bummer | Rolddy Munoz |
| Blue Jays | Louis Varland | Tyler Rogers | Jeff Hoffman | Braydon Fisher | Javen Coleman |
| Orioles | Rico Garcia* | Anthony Nunez* | Keegan Akin* | Andrew Kittredge | Patrick Reilly |
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.