Latest fantasy baseball bullpen updates
The Rays placed Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list on April 21 due to a nerve condition. Jason Adam should fill in as the team's closer for the foreseeable future. (April 21)
Recent usage suggests that Andres Munoz will not be used exclusively as the closer. Ryne Stanek is most likely to garner the save chances when Munoz is used earlier in the game. (April 21)
The Angels announced on April 16 that Robert Stephenson will miss the 2023 season with an elbow injury, solidifying Carlos Estevez's status as the team's closer. (April 17)
Abner Uribe pitched the eighth inning with Joel Payamps handling the ninth-inning save chance (a successful one) on April 16, meaning these two are probably now be co-closers. (April 17)
The Blue Jays activated both Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson from the injured list on April 16. Romano should resume his duties as closer, with Swanson serving in a setup capacity. (April 16)
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 (13.8%)
Primary setup: Ryan Thompson (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Bryce Jarvis (0.0%)
Injured: Paul Sewald (67.2%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (89.0%)
Primary setup: A.J. Minter (12.2%)
Secondary setup: Joe Jimenez (1.9%)
Sleeper: Pierce Johnson (0.5%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Craig Kimbrel (85.0%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (39.6%)
Secondary setup: Danny Coulombe (0.7%)
Sleeper: Dillon Tate (0.1%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Kenley Jansen (73.5%)
Primary setup: Chris Martin (3.8%)
Secondary setup: Justin Slaten (4.3%)
Sleeper: Josh Winckowski (0.7%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Adbert Alzolay (58.6%)
Primary setup: Hector Neris (9.1%)
Secondary setup: Mark Leiter Jr. (3.5%)
Middle relief: Yency Almonte (0.3%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer: Michael Kopech (6.3%)
Primary setup: Steven Wilson (0.2%)
Secondary setup: John Brebbia (0.9%)
Sleeper: Jordan Leasure (0.3%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Alexis Diaz (84.0%)
Primary setup: Emilio Pagan (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Fernando Cruz (2.2%)
Sleeper: Lucas Sims (0.5%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (96.6%)
Primary setup: Scott Barlow (2.4%)
Secondary setup: Hunter Gaddis (3.4%)
Middle relief: Nick Sandlin (0.6%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer-by-committee: Justin Lawrence (2.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Jake Bird (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Nick Mears (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Tyler Kinley (0.4%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer: Jason Foley (55.2%)
Primary setup: Andrew Chafin (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Alex Lange (35.6%)
Sleeper: Shelby Miller (3.0%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (87.2%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (13.4%)
Secondary setup: Rafael Montero (0.2%)
Sleeper: Bryan Abreu (9.7%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: James McArthur (14.5%)
Primary setup: John Schreiber (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Chris Stratton (0.1%)
Middle relief: Will Smith (3.9%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer: Carlos Estevez (34.1%)
Primary setup: Matt Moore (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Luis Garcia (0.1%)
Middle relief: Adam Cimber (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Evan Phillips (85.8%)
Primary setup: Daniel Hudson (9.3%)
Secondary setup: Joe Kelly (1.3%)
Sleeper: Ryan Brasier (0.4%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Tanner Scott (55.9%)
Primary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.0%)
Secondary setup: Andrew Nardi (0.5%)
Sleeper: Anthony Bender (0.1%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Co-closer: Joel Payamps (11.5%)
Co-closer: Abner Uribe (10.5%)
Sleeper: Trevor Megill (0.7%)
Injured: Devin Williams (39.8%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Co-closer: Griffin Jax (7.0%)
Co-closer: Brock Stewart (1.6%)
Primary setup: Steven Okert (0.1%)
Injured: Jhoan Duran (80.6%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Edwin Diaz (96.5%)
Primary setup: Adam Ottavino (1.3%)
Secondary setup: Drew Smith (0.3%)
Sleeper: Reed Garrett (8.7%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Clay Holmes (92.6%)
Primary setup: Ian Hamilton (3.9%)
Secondary setup: Victor Gonzalez (0.1%)
Middle relief: Dennis Santana (0.0%)
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (40.2%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Austin Adams (0.6%)
Middle relief: Dany Jimenez (0.3%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Co-closer: Jose Alvarado (50.9%)
Co-closer: Jeff Hoffman (1.7%)
Primary setup: Seranthony Dominguez (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Gregory Soto (1.5%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: David Bednar (70.4%)
Primary setup: Aroldis Chapman (13.9%)
Secondary setup: Colin Holderman (0.4%)
Sleeper: Hunter Stratton (0.1%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (85.2%)
Primary setup: JoJo Romero (8.2%)
Secondary setup: Giovanny Gallegos (2.5%)
Sleeper: Andrew Kittredge (6.6%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Robert Suarez (72.4%)
Primary setup: Wandy Peralta (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Yuki Matsui (15.4%)
Middle relief: Enyel De Los Santos (0.3%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Camilo Doval (91.1%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (2.9%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Walker (0.4%)
Sleeper: Taylor Rogers (0.5%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Co-closer: Andres Munoz (77.4%)
Co-closer: Ryne Stanek (1.3%)
Primary setup: Gabe Speier (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Trent Thornton (0.0%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Jason Adam (16.3%)
Primary setup: Colin Poche (1.1%)
Secondary setup: Phil Maton (0.4%)
Injured: Pete Fairbanks (57.3%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Kirby Yates (27.4%)
Primary setup: David Robertson (15.8%)
Secondary setup: Jose Leclerc (32.2%)
Middle relief: Jake Latz (0.1%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Jordan Romano (82.4%)
Primary setup: Yimi Garcia (7.7%)
Secondary setup: Trevor Richards (0.2%)
Sleeper: Erik Swanson (3.1%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (32.8%)
Primary setup: Hunter Harvey (12.6%)
Secondary setup: Jordan Weems (0.1%)
Middle relief: Tanner Rainey (0.0%)
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.