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The revolving door of relievers gets more interesting by the week. We still have a handful of closers who have yet to give up a run, but don't get your hopes up, they all will.
Angels closer Huston Street has yet to allow a base runner but my guess is that will change pretty shortly. Here are a few guys who caught my attention during the past week.
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With Dellin Betances high on most experts preseason closer rankings, Andrew Miller may turn out to be an enormous steal for those who drafted him. It has most definitely looked that way so far. Miller had a great week with three appearances, three saves, and a ridiculous nine strikeouts in four total innings.
He has been dominant this season and has yet to give up a run as the Yankees closer. Safe to say the job is his for the time being. Still unowned in 25% of Yahoo! leagues, this is someone you need to add if you haven't already.
Greg Holland was put on the 15 day DL on Saturday meaning Davis will take over as the Royals closer for the time being. If you’re in need of saves and strikeouts, pick him up immediately.
Davis is one of the best set up men in the game and was virtually un-hittable last season with a 1.00 ERA. He has an insane 124 strikeouts over his last 77 innings dating through last season. He’s yet to give up a run this year and should have a nice amount of save opportunities while Holland is sidelined.
The veteran closer is someone I would keep a close eye on if you have him rostered. As a 38 year old, at some point his wildness and penchant for allowing runners on base will catch up to him once and for all. He has already had two terrible outings out of his five appearances, including a blown save this week in which he recorded all of one out.
The Mariners aren’t likely to compete for a playoff spot so there’s no reason to leave the veteran Rodney out there all season especially if every appearance is a roller coaster. 25 year old Carson Smith has been dominant in 5.2 innings so far and at 2% owned in Yahoo! leagues is worth keeping close tabs on moving forward.
Huston Street, Angels
I have to talk about Street since he is the only projected full time closer who has yet to allow a baserunner. In four innings, Street has thrown 61 pitches and has pounded the strike zone with 42 strikes. Odds are he'll give up a hit soon, but congrats to Street for being the last man standing.
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