Fantasy Baseball Closer Shakeup: Unexpected Trades Reshape Rankings and Reveal Hidden Closers to Watch!
In this weekend edition of the Closer Report, we’ll run through an updated post-trade deadline closer rankings and break down the fallout of Thursday’s flurry of activity across the league. We’ll also highlight some priority waiver additions following the trade deadline for teams looking to supplement saves over the final two months.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
Tier 1
Josh Hader – Houston Astros
Andrés Muñoz – Seattle Mariners
Edwin Díaz – New York Mets
Hader remains the top closer in baseball with 28 saves and a 2.22 ERA. Muñoz and Díaz aren’t far behind, converting 24 and 23 saves, respectively, with sub-2.00 ERAs. While the Astros and Mariners didn’t do much at the deadline to add to their bullpens, the Mets made some significant additions in Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers. Helsley has operated as the Cardinals’ closer over the last four seasons, breaking out in 2024 with 49 saves and a 2.04 ERA across 66 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander brings 21 saves and a 3.00 ERA with his this season from the Cardinals and should slot in as the team’s primary setup man and next-in-line behind Díaz, hurting his fantasy value where teams were counting on him for saves. Meanwhile, Rogers has been one of the most consistent high-leverage relievers in baseball over his seven-year career with the Giants. He brings a 1.80 ERA over 50 innings from San Francisco. Aside from Helsley becoming a handcuff to Díaz, there isn’t much more action we can take here.
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