Trevor Rosenthal, Stl (+9): On April 24th, Rosenthal had an ERA of 4.26 and had just recently been passed over by Edward Mujica as the team's new closer, but since then, in 19.1 IP, he hasn't given up a run, lowering his ERA to 1.69 and establishing himself as one of the premier set-up men in the league. Despite his lack of a track record, he has the stuff to keep up this success and maybe even take over the closer spot from an overachieving Mujica.
Kelvin Herrera (U/R): Herrera was only in the minors for a little bit over a week, but he's been able to get back on track and re-establish himself has the Royal's set-up man. Remember when he almost stole the closer job from Holland? Yes, he's that good when he's on and he needs to be owned in all leagues that use holds.
Drew Storen (-7): I really don't see Storen and the Nationals getting any worse, but I can't guarantee that my pick to the win the World Series is going to magically improve enough to give enough hold opportunities to both Storen and Clippard. Storen has pitched better recently (seven scoreless appearances with two holds), but until the team improves or Clippard falters, he's not an elite option any more.
Brewers: It appears Jim Henderson will be given the closer job back eventually, but it hasn't happened yet. Keep an eye on John Axford here as well, as he's been pitching a lot better lately and has the ability to be one of the best closers in baseball when he's on.
- Craig Kimbrel, Atl
- Mariano Rivera, NYY
- Aroldis Chapman, Cin
- Joe Nathan, Tex
- David Robertson, NYY
- Kenley Jansen, LAD
- Jonathan Papelbon, Phi
- Rafael Soriano, Was
- Addison Reed, CWS
- Andrew Bailey, Bos
- Sergio Romo, SF
- Luke Gregerson, SD
- Grant Balfour, Oak
- Jason Grilli, Pit
- Mark Melancon, Pit
- Tom Wilhelmsen, Sea
- Casey Janssen, Tor
- Glen Perkins, Min
- Ernesto Frieri, LAA
- Jared Burton, Min
- Greg Holland, KC
- Fernando Rodney, TB
- Jim Johnson, Bal
- Rex Brothers, Col
- Edward Mujica, Stl
- Jim Henderson, Mil
- David Hernandez, Ari
- Bobby Parnell, NYM
- Tyler Clippard, Was
- Trevor Rosenthal, Stl
- Vinnie Pestano, Cle
- Jesse Crain, CWS
- Koji Uehara, Bos
- Joaquin Benoit, Det
- Tanner Scheppers, Tex
- Ryan Cook, Oak
- Jose Veras, Hou
- Mike Adams, Phi
- Sean Doolittle, Oak
- Kelvin Herrera, KC
- Joel Peralta, TB
- Heath Bell, Ari
- Brandon League, LAD
- Drew Storen, Was
- Junichi Tazawa, Bos
- Jose Valverde, Det
- Jonathan Broxton, Cin
- Jake McGee, TB
- Francisco Rodriguez, Mil
- Darren O'Day, Bal
- Kevin Gregg, ChC
- Dale Thayer, SD
- Steve Cishek, Mia
- Robbie Ross, Tex
- Joba Chamberlain, NYY
- Aaron Crow, KC
- Antonio Bastardo, Phi
- Jordan Walden, Atl
- Matt Belisle, Col
- Jeremy Affeldt, SF
- Carter Capps, Sea
- Matt Thornton, CWS
- Tommy Hunter, Bal
- Joe Smith, Cle
- Tim Collins, KC
- John Axford, Mil
- Brad Ziegler, Ari
- Justin Wilson, Pit
- Luis Avilan, Atl
- Mike Dunn, Mia
- Sam LeCure, Cin
- James Russell, ChC
- Jerry Blevins, Oak
- Hector Ambriz, Hou
- Scott Downs, LAA
On the bubble: Cody Allen (Cle), Ronald Belisario (LAD), Craig Breslow (Bos), Jose Cisnero (Hou), Phil Coke (Det), Steve Delabar (Tor), Mike Gonzalez (Mil), J.P. Howell (LAD), Brandon Kintzler (Mil), Matt Lindstron (CWS), Aaron Loup (Tor), Brandon Lyon (NYM), Brian Matusz (Bal), Drew Smyly (Det), Joe Thatcher (SD)
Top 10 Inactive Pitchers (expected return in parenthesis)
- Rafael Betancourt (late June)
- J.J. Putz, Ari (late June)
- Huston Street, SD (unknown)
- Chris Perez, Cle (late June)
- Stephen Pryor, Sea (late June)
- Sean Marshall, Cin (late June)
- Ryan Madson, LAA (July)
- Sergio Santos, Tor (late July)
- Santiago Casilla, SF (late July)
- Frank Francisco, NYM (unknown)
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