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MLB -- 06/20 08:01 -- by Fantasy Staff
Latest fantasy baseball reliever updates
Mason Miller was reinstated from the Bereavement List and will immediately return to the closer role. Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon return to the primary setup men. (June 20) Daniel Palencia was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation on June 16, which could mean a long-term absence. Jacob Webb, Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton are the top closing options in Palencia's absence. (June 17) Though the Athletics have used a closer-by-committee all season to date, Elvis Alvarado has two saves and four straight scoreless appearances since his June 5 recall. He could be emerging as a primary option. (June 15) After using a committee for much of the season, manager Tony Vitello has named Caleb Kilian as the primary closer. Ryan Walker was recalled and will serve in a setup capacity. (June 13) Kenley Jansen was activated from the 15-day IL and was reinerted as the closer to continue his quest for 500 career saves. Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest return to their setup roles. (June 13)
Team-by-team fantasy baseball bullpens Each pitcher's roster percentages in ESPN leagues is listed in parentheses. Those who have been "heavily worked" over recent days have their names bolded and italicized . Pitchers who are thus labeled as "tired" are less likely to pitch in today's games and, therefore, less likely than normal to earn wins, holds or saves today. Our formula for deeming a reliever to be tired generally requires that he meets at least two of the following criteria: At least 25 pitches thrown the previous day; at least 35 pitches thrown over the last three days; appearances in both of the prior two days. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Closer: Paul Sewald (42.6%) Primary setup: Brandyn Garcia (0.1%) Secondary setup: Juan Morillo (2.5%) Middle relief: Taylor Clarke (1.5%)
THE ATHLETICS Closer-by-committee: Hogan Harris (6.7%) Closer-by-committee: Justin Sterner (1.2%) Closer-by-committee: Mason Barnett (0.0%) Closer-by-committee: Elvis Alvarado (4.0%)
ATLANTA BRAVES Closer: Raisel Iglesias (85.0%) Primary setup: Robert Suarez (53.5%) Secondary setup: Didier Fuentes (3.1%) Middle relief: Dylan Lee (16.3%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Closer: Ryan Helsley (52.6%) Primary setup: Rico Garcia (17.1%) Secondary setup: Andrew Kittredge (0.5%) Middle relief: Yennier Cano (0.4%)
BOSTON RED SOX Closer: Aroldis Chapman (92.4%) Primary setup: Garrett Whitlock (9.1%) Secondary setup: Justin Slaten (0.2%) Middle relief: Greg Weissert (0.2%)
CHICAGO CUBS Closer: Jacob Webb (0.9%) Primary setup: Caleb Thielbar (0.5%) Secondary setup: Phil Maton (0.6%) Injured list: Daniel Palencia (35.9%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX Closer-by-committee: Seranthony Dominguez (20.3%) Closer-by-committee: Grant Taylor (11.3%) Closer-by-committee: Bryan Hudson (0.5%) Primary setup: Sean Newcomb (0.7%)
CINCINNATI REDS Closer-by-committee: Tony Santillan (5.2%) Closer-by-committee: Sam Moll (0.1%) Closer-by-committee: Tejay Antone (0.1%) Injured list: Emilio Pagan (47.8%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS Closer: Cade Smith (97.8%) Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (4.4%) Secondary setup: Shawn Armstrong (0.5%) Middle relief: Colin Holderman (0.9%)
COLORADO ROCKIES Closer-by-committee: Juan Mejia (0.1%) Closer-by-committee: Antonio Senzatela (5.4%) Closer-by-committee: Victor Vodnik (0.5%) Primary setup: Brennan Bernardino (0.1%)
DETROIT TIGERS Closer: Kenley Jansen (38.1%) Primary setup: Drew Anderson (0.5%) Secondary setup: Will Vest (4.4%) Middle relief: Kyle Finnegan (2.6%)
HOUSTON ASTROS Closer: Josh Hader (78.5%) Primary setup: Bryan King (4.2%) Secondary setup: Bryan Abreu (33.0%) Middle relief: Steven Okert (0.2%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS Co-closer: Alex Lange (4.8%) Co-closer: Lucas Erceg (13.4%) Primary setup: Matt Strahm (2.1%) Injured list: Carlos Estevez (21.7%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS Co-closer: Kirby Yates (1.1%) Co-closer: Sam Bachman (0.8%) Primary setup: Jose Fermin (0.0%) Sleeper: Chase Silseth (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS Closer: Tanner Scott (26.9%) Primary setup: Alex Vesia (10.3%) Secondary setup: Will Klein (1.1%) Injured list: Edwin Diaz (63.5%)
MIAMI MARLINS Closer: Pete Fairbanks (40.7%) Primary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.4%) Secondary setup: Anthony Bender (1.2%) Middle relief: Tyler Zuber (0.0%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS Closer: Trevor Megill (41.9%) Primary setup: Abner Uribe (45.8%) Secondary setup: Aaron Ashby (17.9%) Middle relief: Chad Patrick (4.7%)
MINNESOTA TWINS Closer-by-committee: Yoendrys Gomez (7.7%) Closer-by-committee: Taylor Rogers (0.5%) Closer-by-committee: Eric Orze (0.1%) Closer-by-committee: Anthony Banda (0.5%)
NEW YORK METS Closer: Devin Williams (72.7%) Primary setup: Luke Weaver (4.3%) Secondary setup: Brooks Raley (1.1%) Middle relief: Huascar Brazoban (0.7%)
NEW YORK YANKEES Closer: David Bednar (82.3%) Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (6.4%) Secondary setup: Camilo Doval (2.8%) Middle relief: Brent Headrick (0.9%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Closer: Jhoan Duran (94.1%) Primary setup: Jonathan Bowlan (0.1%) Secondary setup: Jose Alvarado (0.7%) Middle relief: Orion Kerkering (1.5%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES Closer: Gregory Soto (36.3%) Primary setup: Dennis Santana (8.5%) Secondary setup: Mason Montgomery (0.4%) Middle relief: Carmen Mlodzinski (2.8%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Closer: Riley O'Brien (67.3%) Primary setup: JoJo Romero (10.1%) Secondary setup: George Soriano (0.8%) Middle relief: Ryne Stanek (0.6%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES Closer: Mason Miller (99.5%) Primary setup: Jason Adam (15.6%) Secondary setup: Adrian Morejon (9.7%) Middle relief: David Morgan (0.1%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Closer: Caleb Kilian (2.4%) Primary setup: Ryan Walker (10.6%) Secondary setup: Erik Miller (0.3%) Middle relief: Dylan Smith (0.1%)
SEATTLE MARINERS Closer: Andres Munoz (77.6%) Primary setup: Eduard Bazardo (2.2%) Secondary setup: Gabe Speier (1.2%) Middle relief: Jose Ferrer (1.7%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS Closer: Bryan Baker (63.6%) Primary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (1.2%) Secondary setup: Kevin Kelly (8.3%) Middle relief: Cole Sulser (0.1%)
TEXAS RANGERS Closer: Jacob Latz (36.2%) Primary setup: Jakob Junis (5.6%) Secondary setup: Cole Winn (0.1%) Middle relief: Tyler Alexander (1.5%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS Closer: Louis Varland (75.4%) Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (15.5%) Secondary setup: Jeff Hoffman (41.3%) Middle relief: Braydon Fisher (1.2%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS Co-closer: Gus Varland (0.9%) Co-closer: Clayton Beeter (2.6%) Primary setup: Brad Lord (3.3%) Secondary setup: Mitchell Parker (0.1%)
KEY: "Closer" is either that team's officially designated closer, or the pitcher most likely to get the team's next save chance. Teams can be listed with "Co-closers" or "Closer-by-committee." "Primary setup" is the pitcher next-most likely to take over if something happens to the closer, the top holds-getter and the one who might get any save chances on the closer's nights off. "Secondary setup" is the pitcher third-in-line to close and a good candidate for holds. "Middle relief" covers any other pertinent relievers from that team's bullpen. "Sleeper" is another reliever who could provide a decent number of holds or eventually graduate into the closer role.
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