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:
Mets’ Ninth-Inning Nightmare: Devin Williams Hits IL, Activating Committee
The Mets’ bullpen reshuffle took a wild turn following Devin Williams (pictured above) hitting the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain.
Rather than settling into a fluid committee split between Daniel Duarte and Nate Lavender, interim manager Andy Green turned directly to Kodai Senga—who has looked completely revitalized since transitioning into a short-relief role. Senga locked down his first career save in an 8-5 victory over Atlanta on August 10, then followed it up on August 14 by working through traffic to nail down his second straight save in a 4-1 win over Washington.
While Duarte and Lavender remain high-leverage bridge options, Senga has temporarily run away with the primary closing job until Williams works his way back.
Trumpets Out of Tune: Díaz’s Meltdown Opens Door for Scott in LA
The Dodgers’ high-dollar back-end pairing of Edwin Díaz and Tanner Scott continues to operate in a high-leverage tandem based on match-ups, but the stability of the 9th inning has hit a wall.
Díaz’s recent stretch has been disastrous—highlighted by a three-run meltdown against the Brewers on August 13 where he gave up four straight hits, marking his third blown save in four outings. Manager Dave Roberts’ public frustration is palpable, leaving the door wide open for Scott to siphon away pure saves while Díaz works through his mechanics.
Down the depth chart, Alex Vesia remains a premier hold option.
Cleaning House: Angels Fire Coaching Staff, Leave Ninth Inning in Limbo
The Angels remain in complete organizational disarray, underscored by the firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux and two key assistants on August 11.
Despite the surrounding noise, Ben Joyce and Sammy Natera are holding down a shared 9th-inning situation, with Joyce’s raw 100+ mph heat giving him the slight edge for pure save chances when available.
The lack of clean lead handoffs on an MLB-worst roster makes save opportunities sparse, but Joyce’s job security is safe purely due to lack of internal competition. Jose Fermin and Luke Murphy round out the immediate bridge options, but this remains a low-volume, high-volatility unit to roster.
No Helsley, No Problem: Cano and Kittredge Keep O’s Ninth Locked Down
With Ryan Helsley officially shifted to the 60-day IL and fill-in option Tyler Wells traded away at the deadline, Baltimore’s hierarchy is locked into a rigid co-closer setup.
Yennier Cano and veteran Andrew Kittredge are dividing 9th-inning duties almost evenly depending on match-ups, with Cano taking the higher-leverage 8th-inning pockets when top of the order demands it.
Rico Garcia is fully entrenched as the primary setup bridge, leaving lefty Grant Wolfram as the top matchup weapon. It’s a stable, production-rich setup for holds and opportunistic saves, but lacks a single 30-save bellcow.
Weaver’s Arrival Turns Pirates’ Back End into a High-Leverage Jackpot
Pittsburgh’s trade deadline acquisition of Luke Weaver has given them a massive boost, transforming their back end into a true three-way high-leverage split.
Mason Montgomery and Gregory Soto continue to share primary save opportunities in a left-right co-closer matrix, but Weaver has immediately stepped into the 8th/9th inning picture to lock down high-leverage pockets.
Camilo Doval provides additional power depth, giving the Pirates one of the most flexible—albeit fantasy-frustrating—late-inning setups in the NL Central.
Royal Co-Op: Cruz and Pearson Sharing Ninth-Inning Duties in Kansas City
The Royals have officially pivoted to a high-leverage tandem in the 9th inning. While Steven Cruz took over as the primary save candidate earlier in the summer, recent deadline acquisition Nate Pearson has asserted himself directly into the closing picture after turning in a scoreless streak following his arrival.
Manager Matt Quatraro has begun leveraging both arms based on daily matchups, even deploying Cruz in the 8th inning for crucial holds while tasking Pearson with nailing down recent saves.
Until either pitcher pulls ahead or veteran signee Craig Kimbrel forces his way into the late-inning mix, expect Cruz and Pearson to operate in a fluid co-closer setup.
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 | Ben Joyce* | Sammy Natera* | Jose Fermin* | Luke Murphy | Nate Snead |
| Dodgers | Edwin Diaz* | Tanner Scott* | Alex Vesia | Edgardo Henriquez | Edgardo Henriquez |
| Mets | Kodai Senga | Daniel Duarte | Nate Lavender | Jonathan Pintaro | Ben Simon |
| Orioles | Yennier Cano* | Andrew Kittredge* | Rico Garcia | Grant Wolfram | Patrick Reilly |
| Pirates | Mason Montgomery* | Gregory Soto* | Luke Weaver* | Camilo Doval | Reinold Navarro |
| Royals | Steven Cruz | Nate Pearson | Alex Lange | John Schreiber | Luinder Avila |
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.
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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.