We’re five months into the 2024 fantasy baseball season, one that’s been filled with injuries but also opportunities in the vulture save department. There’s not much time left in the campaign. But, finding closers over the next few weeks can swing the tide in fantasy. For fantasy baseball owners, here’s how things stand on the closer’s front for all 30 MLB teams, thanks to our 2024 fantasy baseball closers chart tracker.
Updated on September 6, 2024.
American League
Here’s a look at the likely closers in the American League, as well as the next man up as of September 2024:
| Team | Projected Closer | Next Man Up |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Seranthony Dominguez | Yennier Cano |
| Boston Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | Chris Martin |
| Chicago White Sox | Justin Anderson | Enyel De Los Santos |
| Cleveland Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | Scott Barlow |
| Detroit Tigers | Jason Foley | Tyler Holton |
| Houston Astros | Josh Hader | Ryan Pressly |
| Kansas City Royals | Lucas Erceg | James McArthur |
| Los Angeles Angels | Ben Joyce | Roansy Contreras |
| Minnesota Twins | Jhoan Duran | Griffin Jax |
| New York Yankees | Luke Weaver | Clay Holmes |
| Oakland Athletics | Mason Miller | Tyler Ferguson |
| Seattle Mariners | Andres Munoz | Trent Thornton |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Garrett Cleavinger | Edwin Uceta |
| Texas Rangers | Kirby Yates | David Robertson |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Chad Green | Genesis Cabrera |
Yankees reliever Clay Holmes has been on shaky grounds for much of 2024, particularly over the last eight weeks. From July 14-September 5, Holmes owned a 4.32 ERA and blew eight saves for New York (AL). Holmes’ struggles prompted the Yankees to pull Holmes from his role and ex-starter Luke Weaver notched his first save of the season on September 6.
Weaver (3.28 ERA, 81 K over 74 IP) has been excellent as a reliever for the Yankees. He’s simplified his arsenal by going with three main pitches, and his WHIP as of September 6 sat at 0.97 ERA.
A few other important notes. The Rays have been using Edwin Uceta more frequently in high-leverage spots. But, Uceta’s appeared quite often in non-save situations. Thus, it’s a true closer-by-committee with Pete Fairbanks on the IL. The White Sox’s closer situation is also murky but for different reasons.
Lastly, the Tigers. Tyler Holton has been superb for the Tigers this season and has seven saves this season. However, Detroit often uses Holton as an opener. The lefty’s started six times out of the pen since the All-Star break.
Now, off to the NL portion of our 2024 fantasy baseball closers chart.
National League
Now, a look at the National League closer depth chart:
| Team | Projected Closer | Next Man Up |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Justin Martinez | Kevin Ginkel |
| Atlanta Braves | Raisel Iglesias | Joe Jimenez |
| Chicago Cubs | Porter Hodge | Tyson Miller |
| Cincinnati Reds | Alexis Diaz | Fernando Cruz |
| Colorado Rockies | Tyler Kinley | Angel Chivilli |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Evan Phillips | Michael Kopech |
| Miami Marlins | Calvin Faucher | Jesus Tinoco |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Devin Williams | Trevor Megill |
| New York Mets | Edwin Diaz | Reed Garrett |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Carlos Estevez | Jeff Hoffman |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Aroldis Chapman | Colin Holderman |
| San Diego Padres | Robert Suarez | Tanner Scott |
| San Francisco Giants | Ryan Walker | Taylor Rogers |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | Andrew Kittredge |
| Washington Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | Derek Law |
There have been some changes in the Senior Circuit. The Cubs cut tied with Hector Neris and Jorge Lopez, who got looks in the ninth inning with Chicago (NL), is on the IL. That’s paved the way for young fireballer Porter Hodge, who could be the Cubs closer come Opening Day 2025.
Meanwhile, in Colorado, Victor Vodnik is on the IL. Thus, Tyler Kinley is the main option for saves in the Rocky Mountains.
Lastly, David Bednar was pulled from the closer’s role in Pittsburgh amidst prolonged struggles on the mound. Aroldis Chapman has notched two saves since August 30.