Latest fantasy baseball bullpen updates
James McArthur has two of the Royals' past three successful save conversions and worked the ninth and 10th innings of their April 9 win. He appears to be their closer of choice. (April 10)
Mason Miller recorded the Athletics' first successful save of 2024 on April 9, and it was a traditional save chance at that. Perhaps this cements him as the team's full-time closer. (April 10)
Chad Green has recorded each of the Blue Jays' past two successful saves. Jordan Romano, however, is on a rehab assignment and could be back by the April 13-14 weekend.
Michael Kopech saved the White Sox's first victory of 2024 on April 2, with John Brebbia setting him up, signaling that being the team's preferred late-inning pecking order. (April 3)
Team-by-team fantasy baseball bullpens
Each pitcher's roster percentages in ESPN leagues is listed in parentheses. Those who have been "heavily worked" over recent days have their names bolded and italicized. Pitchers who are thus labeled as "tired" are less likely to pitch in today's games and, therefore, less likely than normal to earn wins, holds or saves today. Our formula for deeming a reliever to be tired generally requires that he meets at least two of the following criteria: At least 25 pitches thrown the previous day; at least 35 pitches thrown over the last three days; appearances in both of the prior two days.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Closer: Kevin Ginkel (10.1%)
Primary setup: Scott McGough (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Miguel Castro (0.2%)
Injured: Paul Sewald (73.0%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (89.5%)
Primary setup: A.J. Minter (12.4%)
Secondary setup: Joe Jimenez (0.6%)
Sleeper: Pierce Johnson (0.8%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Craig Kimbrel (76.0%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (47.1%)
Secondary setup: Danny Coulombe (0.8%)
Sleeper: Dillon Tate (0.1%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Kenley Jansen (77.0%)
Primary setup: Chris Martin (7.1%)
Secondary setup: Isaiah Campbell (0.1%)
Sleeper: Josh Winckowski (0.9%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Adbert Alzolay (70.5%)
Primary setup: Hector Neris (11.1%)
Secondary setup: Mark Leiter Jr. (2.1%)
Middle relief: Jose Cuas (0.1%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer: Michael Kopech (4.4%)
Primary setup: Steven Wilson (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Dominic Leone (0.0%)
Sleeper: Jordan Leasure (0.4%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Alexis Diaz (88.4%)
Primary setup: Emilio Pagan (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Buck Farmer (0.1%)
Sleeper: Lucas Sims (0.7%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (97.4%)
Primary setup: Scott Barlow (3.1%)
Secondary setup: Hunter Gaddis (0.9%)
Middle relief: Nick Sandlin (0.4%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer: Justin Lawrence (3.4%)
Primary setup: Tyler Kinley (0.6%)
Secondary setup: Nick Mears (0.1%)
Sleeper: Jake Bird (0.1%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer: Jason Foley (38.8%)
Primary setup: Andrew Chafin (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Alex Lange (44.0%)
Sleeper: Shelby Miller (5.2%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (94.3%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (18.3%)
Secondary setup: Rafael Montero (0.2%)
Sleeper: Bryan Abreu (13.2%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: James McArthur (5.3%)
Primary setup: Will Smith (6.5%)
Secondary setup: John Schreiber (0.7%)
Middle relief: Chris Stratton (0.2%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer: Carlos Estevez (40.2%)
Primary setup: Matt Moore (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Luis Garcia (0.1%)
Injured: Robert Stephenson (15.3%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Evan Phillips (88.3%)
Primary setup: Daniel Hudson (11.1%)
Secondary setup: Joe Kelly (1.8%)
Sleeper: Ryan Brasier (0.9%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Tanner Scott (64.1%)
Primary setup: Anthony Bender (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Andrew Nardi (0.6%)
Middle relief: George Soriano (0.0%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Abner Uribe (26.7%)
Primary setup: Joel Payamps (13.7%)
Secondary setup: Hoby Milner (0.2%)
Injured: Devin Williams (47.8%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Co-closer: Griffin Jax (12.7%)
Co-closer: Brock Stewart (1.6%)
Primary setup: Jorge Alcala (0.0%)
Injured: Jhoan Duran (83.5%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Edwin Diaz (97.1%)
Primary setup: Adam Ottavino (0.8%)
Secondary setup: Brooks Raley (2.4%)
Sleeper: Drew Smith (0.2%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Clay Holmes (90.6%)
Primary setup: Ian Hamilton (5.8%)
Secondary setup: Caleb Ferguson (1.4%)
Sleeper: Nick Burdi (0.2%)
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (11.7%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Dany Jimenez (0.5%)
Middle relief: Austin Adams (0.0%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Closer-by-committee: Jose Alvarado (55.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Jeff Hoffman (1.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Seranthony Dominguez (0.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Gregory Soto (2.3%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: David Bednar (82.4%)
Primary setup: Aroldis Chapman (22.3%)
Secondary setup: Luis L. Ortiz (0.2%)
Sleeper: Hunter Stratton (0.1%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (80.5%)
Primary setup: Giovanny Gallegos (4.8%)
Secondary setup: JoJo Romero (1.2%)
Sleeper: Andrew Kittredge (2.4%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Robert Suarez (64.4%)
Primary setup: Wandy Peralta (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Yuki Matsui (18.9%)
Middle relief: Enyel De Los Santos (0.4%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Camilo Doval (93.0%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (3.6%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Walker (0.4%)
Sleeper: Taylor Rogers (0.6%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (84.7%)
Primary setup: Ryne Stanek (0.8%)
Secondary setup: Trent Thornton (0.0%)
Sleeper: Gabe Speier (0.6%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (70.3%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (13.8%)
Secondary setup: Phil Maton (0.2%)
Sleeper: Colin Poche (0.7%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Jose Leclerc (40.1%)
Primary setup: David Robertson (16.4%)
Secondary setup: Brock Burke (0.1%)
Sleeper: Kirby Yates (1.1%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Chad Green (1.1%)
Primary setup: Yimi Garcia (1.9%)
Sleeper: Nate Pearson (0.2%)
Injured: Jordan Romano (84.9%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (22.8%)
Primary setup: Hunter Harvey (8.3%)
Secondary setup: Tanner Rainey (0.0%)
Middle relief: Jordan Weems (0.1%)
KEY: "Closer" is either that team's officially designated closer, or the pitcher most likely to get the team's next save chance. Teams can be listed with "Co-closers" or "Closer-by-committee." "Primary setup" is the pitcher next-most likely to take over if something happens to the closer, the top holds-getter and the one who might get any save chances on the closer's nights off. "Secondary setup" is the pitcher third-in-line to close and a good candidate for holds. "Middle relief" covers any other pertinent relievers from that team's bullpen. "Sleeper" is another reliever who could provide a decent number of holds or eventually graduate into the closer role.