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- Jordan Romano, added to the Rockies' roster on July 4, has recorded both of the team's two saves since. He appears to be emerging as the team's preferred closer choice, ahead of Antonio Senzatela, Jimmy Herget and Brennan Bernardino. (July 8)
- Ryan Helsley (elbow) landed on the IL during the Fourth of July weekend, though Felix Bautista (shoulder, 60-day IL) has resumed throwing and could be a factor during the second half. In their absence, Tyler Wells, Rico Garcia, Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge will likely comprise a closer-by-committee for the Orioles. (July 7)
- Edwin Diaz (elbow, 60-day IL) has resumed throwing and appears on track for activation after the All-Star break. He'd presumably reclaim his closer role with Tanner Scott returning to setup duty. (July 3)
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.
Closer: Paul Sewald (37.4%)
Primary setup: Juan Morillo (1.8%)
Secondary setup: Kevin Ginkel (1.3%)
Middle relief: Brandyn Garcia (0.7%)
Co-closer: Hogan Harris (3.9%)
Co-closer: Elvis Alvarado (0.7%)
Primary setup: Luis Medina (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Mark Leiter Jr. (0.2%)
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (84.1%)
Primary setup: Dylan Lee (20.0%)
Secondary setup: Dylan Dodd (0.3%)
Sleeper: Didier Fuentes (2.6%)
Closer-by-committee: Tyler Wells (5.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Andrew Kittredge (1.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Yennier Cano (0.7%)
Injured list: Ryan Helsley (38.7%)
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (90.7%)
Primary setup: Garrett Whitlock (16.4%)
Secondary setup: Justin Slaten (0.7%)
Middle relief: Tayron Guerrero (1.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Jacob Webb (4.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Trent Thornton (0.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Caleb Thielbar (0.3%)
Injured list: Daniel Palencia (32.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Grant Taylor (12.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Sean Newcomb (1.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Seranthony Dominguez (13.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Bryan Hudson (0.4%)
Closer: Emilio Pagan (46.7%)
Primary setup: Tejay Antone (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Brock Burke (0.2%)
Middle relief: Caleb Ferguson (0.1%)
Closer: Cade Smith (97.8%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (6.7%)
Secondary setup: Erik Sabrowski (11.4%)
Middle relief: Colin Holderman (0.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Jordan Romano (3.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Antonio Senzatela (4.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Jimmy Herget (0.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Brennan Bernardino (0.1%)
Closer: Kenley Jansen (37.8%)
Primary setup: Kyle Finnegan (2.3%)
Secondary setup: Drew Anderson (0.5%)
Middle relief: Tyler Holton (0.7%)
Closer: Josh Hader (83.5%)
Primary setup: Bryan Abreu (30.7%)
Secondary setup: Steven Okert (1.6%)
Middle relief: Enyel De Los Santos (0.3%)
Closer: Alex Lange (3.5%)
Primary setup: Daniel Lynch IV (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Lucas Erceg (9.9%)
Injured list: Carlos Estevez (19.6%)
Closer-by-committee: Kirby Yates (1.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Ryan Zeferjahn (0.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Sam Bachman (0.5%)
Sleeper: Chase Silseth (0.1%)
Closer: Tanner Scott (37.0%)
Primary setup: Alex Vesia (11.4%)
Secondary setup: Will Klein (1.1%)
Injured list: Edwin Diaz (65.7%)
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (40.6%)
Primary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Michael Petersen (3.1%)
Middle relief: Lake Bachar (0.2%)
Closer: Trevor Megill (53.5%)
Primary setup: Abner Uribe (48.5%)
Secondary setup: Aaron Ashby (17.4%)
Middle relief: Grant Anderson (0.1%)
Closer: Yoendrys Gomez (12.3%)
Primary setup: Andrew Morris (0.0%)
Secondary setup: Taylor Rogers (0.4%)
Middle relief: Tommy Nance (0.1%)
Closer: Devin Williams (69.9%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (7.5%)
Secondary setup: Brooks Raley (1.0%)
Middle relief: Huascar Brazoban (0.6%)
Closer: David Bednar (83.8%)
Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (6.0%)
Secondary setup: Brent Headrick (2.3%)
Middle relief: Paul Blackburn (0.4%)
Closer: Jhoan Duran (95.3%)
Primary setup: Orion Kerkering (1.8%)
Secondary setup: Jose Alvarado (0.6%)
Middle relief: Jonathan Bowlan (0.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Gregory Soto (26.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Dennis Santana (7.6%)
Closer-by-committee: Mason Montgomery (0.9%)
Primary setup: Yohan Ramirez (0.5%)
Closer: Riley O'Brien (68.8%)
Primary setup: George Soriano (0.8%)
Secondary setup: Ryne Stanek (0.5%)
Middle relief: Matt Svanson (0.3%)
Closer: Mason Miller (99.5%)
Primary setup: Adrian Morejon (11.6%)
Secondary setup: Wandy Peralta (0.1%)
Sleeper: Bradgley Rodriguez (0.3%)
Closer: Caleb Kilian (2.9%)
Primary setup: Erik Miller (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Dylan Smith (0.0%)
Middle relief: Keaton Winn (0.7%)
Closer: Andres Munoz (80.5%)
Primary setup: Jose Ferrer (1.4%)
Secondary setup: Eduard Bazardo (5.5%)
Middle relief: Gabe Speier (1.3%)
Closer: Bryan Baker (74.0%)
Primary setup: Kevin Kelly (12.9%)
Secondary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (2.9%)
Middle relief: Casey Legumina (0.1%)
Closer: Jacob Latz (60.1%)
Primary setup: Jakob Junis (3.9%)
Secondary setup: Peyton Gray (0.2%)
Middle relief: Tyler Alexander (1.9%)
Closer: Louis Varland (84.5%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (15.6%)
Secondary setup: Jeff Hoffman (40.4%)
Middle relief: Mason Fluharty (0.3%)
Closer: Clayton Beeter (3.3%)
Primary setup: Orlando Ribalta (0.0%)
Secondary setup: Tom Cosgrove (0.0%)
Middle relief: Riley Cornelio (0.0%)
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.
