If you happen to play in an enlightened fantasy baseball league you may already be incorporating holds. These relievers all get a big bump if so. If you’re still using saves alone like a neanderthal these guys are still worth having on your radar for their given boosts. The parade of arm soreness has begun in earnest. Consider these names in a pinch if/when you lose a starter.
Closers In Waiting
The next men up for saves. One break just needs to go their way.
- Jeurys Familia
- Trevor May
- Keone Kela
- Craig Stammen
- Joe Jimenez
- Fernando Rodney
- Jesse Chavez
- Ryan Tepera
- Mark Melancon
K It Up
Get a category enhancer from these high K/9 strikeout artists.
- Dellin Betances
- Richard Rodriguez
- Jose Castillo ***Shut down with forearm tightness***
- Kyle Barraclough / Trevor Rosenthal
- Carl Edwards, Jr.
- Joe Kelly
- Diego Castillo
- Ty Buttrey
- Chaz Roe
- Tayron Guerrero
Ratio Darlings
These guys may not earn saves, but they can help smooth your ratios.
- Ryan Pressly
- Adam Ottavino
- Nate Jones
- Scott Oberg
- Andrew Miller
- Ryan Brasier
- Taylor Rogers
- Steve Cishek
- Seung-Hwan Oh
- Tony Watson
Long Men
Hard up for starters? An effective long man can bridge a gap until you find someone.
The Joker
- Josh Hader – You want someone who checks all of the boxes above? Hader’s your man.
