Fantasy Baseball Closer Shakeup: Unexpected Trades Reshape Rankings and Reveal Hidden Closers to Watch!
The Brewers added veteran Shelby Miller at the deadline. Miller had been operating as the Diamondbacks’ closer before landing on the injured list in early July with a right forearm strain. Miller has begun a throwing program and, despite an excellent season in Arizona so far with a 1.98 ERA, should pose no threat to Trevor Megill for saves. Megill has been fantastic in his first full year as the Brewers’ closer, converting 24 saves with a 2.19 ERA across 37 innings.
Now things get very interesting here. The Padres landed one of the biggest fish in the reliever market, acquiring Mason Miller from the Athletics for a package that included top prospect, Leo De Vries. The 26-year-old right-hander has been dominant since making the transition from starting pitching at the start of last season. Despite some bumps this year in Sacramento, Miller is one of the best pitchers in baseball and gives San Diego perhaps the best one-two punch in the late innings, adding to what was already one of the league’s best bullpens. I would imagine that the Padres continue to roll with the MLB saves leader in Robert Suarez in the ninth inning, at least for now. But don’t consider dropping Miller in any format, given his ability to help in strikeouts and perhaps fall in line for some wins. There’s also a chance Miller gets mixed in for some save chances to keep Suarez and the rest of the bullpen rested over the final stretch. Remember, Suarez struggled late last season, posting a 4.35 ERA in August and a 6.00 ERA in September.
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