Fantasy Baseball Closer Shakeup: Unexpected Trades Reshape Rankings and Reveal Hidden Closers to Watch!
Tier 3
Devin Williams – New York Yankees
Daniel Palencia – Chicago Cubs
Randy Rodríguez – San Francisco Giants
Will Vest/Kyle Finnegan – Detroit Tigers
Emilio Pagán – Cincinnati Reds
Kenley Jansen – Los Angeles Angels
Pete Fairbanks – Tampa Bay Rays
Cade Smith – Cleveland Guardians
Jeff Hoffman – Toronto Blue Jays
Carlos Estévez – Kansas City Royals
Dennis Santana – Pittsburgh Pirates
The Yankees were one of the most active teams at the trade deadline, adding the Giants’ and Pirates’ closers in Camilo Doval and David Bednar to significantly bolster their bullpen. While Williams should continue to see most save chances in New York, Bednar has had the best season among the three, posting a 2.72 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 53/10 K/BB ratio across 39 2/3 innings. Doval has had a strong season in his own right, albeit with a few more ups and downs. Both Bednar and Doval should initially slot in as high-leverage setup men behind Williams, while Luke Weaver could move to a versatile role in the back end of the bullpen, capable of giving the Yankees five or six outs when needed.
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