Mets Turn to Luke Weaver in Final Frame, Worth Targeting as Closer Handcuff?

New York Mets relief pitcher Luke Weaver got the call to close out his team's first win after losing 12 straight, and the 32-year-old righty earned the win by closing out the Twins. He came on to get the last out of the eighth inning, walking Ryan Jeffers but then retiring Luke Keashall with the […]

Robert Suarez Locks Down Ninth Inning for Atlanta, Flashing Elite Short-Term Value

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Robert Suarez picked up his second save of the season on Wednesday, allowing one hit but only needing eight pitches to preserve his team's 8-6 win over Washington. Suarez is an outstanding short-term option if you need saves since he'll be filling in for the next few weeks while closer Raisel […]

Ryan Walker Earns Third Save, Fully Reclaiming Ninth-Inning Role?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker earned his third save of the season on Wednesday night, issuing a walk but recording three outs to preserve his team's 3-0 victory. Walker seems to be back in the main closer role for the Giants and has picked up two saves in the last two days. On […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Sal Stewart, Munetaka Murakami, Shota Imanaga, more

The hits keep coming, both good and bad, and that's why we roll out weekly updates to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. It's getting harder to stomach the cold starts and deny that the hot streaks will ever end. We know more than we did yesterday, but we're still roughly four miles into […]

David Bednar Working Around Frequent Traffic on the Bases Early in 2026

Through his first 9 2/3 innings (10 games) of 2026, New York Yankees closer David Bednar has pitched to a 3.72 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 13 strikeouts and six saves. While the 31-year-old has blown just one save and does not appear to be in any danger of losing the ninth-inning role for the […]

Griffin Jax Remains Difficult to Trust Amidst Prolonged Struggles

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Griffin Jax got off to a disastrous start to the 2026 season, allowing five earned runs across his first four outings (two innings pitched). The 31-year-old has stabilized his numbers to some degree since then, posting scoreless outings in five out of his last seven appearances. Still, Jax owns an […]

Didier Fuentes Being Demoted to Triple-A After Disastrous Outing

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make his first MLB start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. However, the 20-year-old struggled against the Nats, allowing seven hits and four earned runs in just three innings of work. After the game, Atlanta announced that Fuentes is being sent back down […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Sixth Save on Wednesday, Re-Emerging as a High-End Closer?

Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his sixth save of 2026 on Wednesday in his team's 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Jansen allowed two walks and a hit but worked around the traffic in a scoreless ninth inning. The 38-year-old is off to a strong start to his first season in Detroit, as […]

Enyel De Los Santos Picks Up Third Save, the Clear-Cut Closer in Houston?

Houston Astros right-hander Enyel De Los Santos could be emerging as the preferred closer in Houston while left-handed reliever Josh Hader (biceps) remains on the 15-day injured list. De Los Santos picked up his third save of the 2026 season in Wednesday's 2-0 shutout win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians, allowing one hit, walking one, […]

Mets Not Considering Role Change for Devin Williams

The New York Mets haven't considered changing right-handed reliever Devin Williams' role in the bullpen at this point, manager Carlos Mendoza told Max Goodman of NJ.com. Williams' struggles with the New York Yankees last year have carried over into 2026 across town. The 31-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star has allowed seven earned runs on 11 […]

Blue Jays Considering Demoting Jeff Hoffman in the Bullpen?

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman will not be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after pitching three times in four days, but manager John Schneider said the team will "use the off day to talk about (role) with him," according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "We'll re-evaluate everything, talk with […]

Victor Vodnik a Name to Consider for Saves

Colorado Rockies closer Victor Vodnik has been solid so far this season and is a name to consider when searching the waiver wire for saves. The right-hander blew his first save opportunity of the season back on March 29, but made seven straight scoreless appearances after that, during which time he tallied three saves. His […]

David Peterson Staying in the Bullpen This Week

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that left-hander David Peterson will stay in the bullpen for the next turn through the starting rotation after the team recalls right-hander Christian Scott to make the start on Thursday, according to SNY. Peterson tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday […]

Orioles Put Ryan Helsley on Bereavement List on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and recalled right-hander Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Helsley could be away from Baltimore for three to seven days. It's unclear what direction the O's will go in the ninth inning while […]

Riley O'Brien Extends Dominant Start, Earns Seventh Save

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Riley O'Brien has been as dominant as they come among relief pitchers early in the 2026 season. O'Brien had another scoreless appearance while giving up one hit and striking out one to earn his seventh save of the year on Tuesday in the team's 5-3 win over the hosting Miami […]

Ryan Walker Converts Second Save, Gradually Emerging as Primary Option?

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Ryan Walker converted his second save of the year in the team's 3-1 win on Tuesday night over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park, and he could be becoming the team's primary option for saves. Walker threw a scoreless ninth inning with no hits allowed, no walks, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Braves Promote Didier Fuentes, Will Start on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes has been recalled and will start Wednesday against the Nationals. The move comes after Ian Hamilton was optioned, giving Didier Fuentes another opportunity at the major league level. He made one start earlier this season before being sent down on March 30 to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fuentes has not secured a […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 4

April continues to fly by as we are almost a month into the 2026 MLB season. Staying on top of the waiver wire is essential, and below are our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 4 — April 20 through April 26 — to help fantasy managers in daily leagues. This list covers the […]

Jeff Hoffman Stumbles in Save Situation on Tuesday, Falling into Committee

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman struggled again in a save situation Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and hitting two batters while recording just one out in a 4-2 win. Hoffman has now allowed seven runs across his last four appearances, and his ERA has climbed to 7.59 through 10.2 innings this season. […]

13 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 4)

Boy, if y'all thought that closer chaos and bullpen madness had reached an early climax, this past week proved that there is always more crazy in the tank. Allow this column to try to help you keep one foot on the ground as the whirlwind throws us around. Let's make the call to the 'pen […]

Caleb Thielbar Earns Second Save, Settling in as Primary Ninth-Inning Option

Chicago Cubs veteran left-hander Caleb Thielbar secured his second save of the season with a clean two-thirds of an inning of work on Tuesday, as he needed just six pitches to secure the 7-4 win. Thielbar has continued his late-career resurgence during his time in Chicago, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a .221 […]

Didier Fuentes "In Discussions" to Earn MLB Promotion

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes is "part of the discussion" to join the MLB roster in the coming days, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Fuentes is credited as being a "top option" to provide Atlanta with some pitching depth. While it is yet to be decided whether Fuentes will earn another opportunity […]

Louis Varland Converts First of the Season, Emerging as Must-Roster Closer?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland picked up his first save of the season in Monday night's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels and has still not allowed a run this year. The 28-year-old has been dominant across 12 appearances, recording 19 strikeouts in 13 innings of work while consistently missing bats in high-leverage […]

Daniel Palencia Diagnosed With Lat Strain, Could Return in Two Weeks

Chicago Cubs right-handed closer Daniel Palencia (lat) had an MRI exam that showed a lat strain, manager Craig Counsell told Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. An optimistic timeline would have Palencia reinstated from the 15-day injured list in two weeks. "He's responding very well right now. There's a chance that we're throwing here before we […]

Andres Munoz's Slow Start a Cause for Long-Term Concern?

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is off to an uncharacteristically poor start to the 2026 season, as he's recorded a 7.88 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across his first nine appearances of the year. Command has been a major issue for the right-hander, as he's issued five walks in just eight innings pitched. However, Munoz has […]

Raisel Iglesias Avoids Structural Damage in Injured Shoulder

An MRI on the injured shoulder of Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) showed no structural damage, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Atlanta placed Iglesias on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to inflammation in his right shoulder, but Bowman reports that the team is hopeful Iglesias will avoid a lengthy absence. The 36-year-old […]

Robert Garcia Day-to-Day With Shoulder Inflammation

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that left-handed reliever Robert Garcia (shoulder) is still day-to-day with shoulder inflammation, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers sent Garcia for an MRI exam over the weekend, and the 29-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched since April 16. He was also scheduled to have an anti-inflammatory […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 4 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to roll on, with a couple of weeks left in April. The biggest recent injury news is that the Dodgers' star closer Edwin Diaz is now expected to miss around three months due to elbow surgery following the Phillies placing closer Jhoan Duran on the injured list with a left oblique […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 4 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]