Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Hierarchy Update: AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, NL West
Fantasy baseball managers, buckle up because we have an updated look at every team’s bullpen hierarchy in the MLB season so far. With injuries and uneven performances affecting some teams, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest developments to maximize your fantasy roster’s potential.
In the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles have Craig Kimbrel as their closer, while the Boston Red Sox rely on Kenley Jansen despite some early rust. The New York Yankees turn to Clay Holmes, the Tampa Bay Rays have Pete Fairbanks, and the Toronto Blue Jays split closing duties between Chad Green and Jordan Romano.
Moving to the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox have Michael Kopech as their closer, while the Cleveland Guardians rely on Emmanuel Clase. The Detroit Tigers turn to Jason Foley, the Kansas City Royals have James McArthur, and the Minnesota Twins trust Griffin Jax.
In the AL West, the Houston Astros have Josh Hader closing games, the Los Angeles Angels turn to Carlos Estévez, and the Oakland Athletics look to Mason Miller. The Seattle Mariners have Andrés Muñoz as their closer, while the Texas Rangers rely on José Leclerc.
In the NL East, the Atlanta Braves have Raisel Iglesias closing games, the Miami Marlins turn to Tanner Scott, and the New York Mets rely on Edwin Díaz. The Philadelphia Phillies have a messy closing situation with José Alvarado leading the way, while the Washington Nationals trust Kyle Finnegan.
In the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs have Adbert Alzolay closing games, the Cincinnati Reds rely on Alexis Díaz, and the Milwaukee Brewers turn to Abner Uribe. The Pittsburgh Pirates trust David Bednar, while the St. Louis Cardinals have Ryan Helsley closing games.
Lastly, in the NL West, the Arizona Diamondbacks have Kevin Ginkel closing games, the Colorado Rockies rely on Justin Lawrence, and the Los Angeles Dodgers turn to Evan Phillips. The San Diego Padres trust Robert Suárez, while the San Francisco Giants have Camilo Doval closing games.
Stay tuned for more updates as the MLB season progresses, and make sure to adjust your fantasy roster accordingly to stay ahead of the competition.