Kevin Ginkel Steps into High-Stakes Closer Role Amid Diamondbacks’ Injury Crisis—Can He Deliver?
In this week’s Closer Report, the Diamondbacks lose another closer to the injured list. The Padres send two relievers to the All-Star game. And Raisel Iglesias appears to be getting back on track in Atlanta. There’s much more to cover as we run down the last week in saves.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
Tier 1: At the Top
Josh Hader – Houston Astros
Hader has been hurt by home runs of late, with five of his seven allowed on the year coming over the last month. After notching his 25th save against the Dodgers on Saturday, he took the loss on Tuesday, giving up a grand slam in the tenth inning after a scoreless ninth. Still, the 31-year-old left-hander has been the most valuable closer in baseball, posting a 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and a 63/9 K/BB ratio across 41 2/3 innings to earn his sixth All-Star honors.
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