In this week’s Saves and Steals, Emmanuel Clase shows why he’s the top closer in baseball with four saves in as many days. In Milwaukee, Devin Williams gets off to an excellent start off the injured list with two saves. In the steals department, Derek Hill is earning regular playing time for the Marlins. And the Giants promoted an outfielder that stole 52 bases in 2023.
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Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings
Tier 1: At the Top
Emmanuel Clase – Cleveland Guardians
Ryan Helsley – St. Louis Cardinals
Clase proved this week why there’s no one better at the top of the closer rankings, locked down four saves in four days. He’s up to 37, tying Helsley for most in the majors. He’s posted a 0.64 ERA and a 0.66 WHIP over 56 1/3 innings. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Clase receive Cy Young votes this season. Helsley converted one save this week, his 37th of the season with a 2.66 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts over 50 2/3 innings.
Tier 2: The Elite
Kirby Yates – Texas Rangers
Mason Miller – Oakland Athletics
Andrés Muñoz – Seattle Mariners
Josh Hader – Houston Astros
Yates picked up a save against the Red Sox on Wednesday, striking out one in a clean inning. He’s up to 21 saves with a 1.02 ERA and 63 strikeouts across 44 1/3 innings. Miller recorded a save against the Blue Jays on Saturday, his 17th of the season. Muñoz tossed a clean inning of work against the Mets in his lone appearance of the week. And Hader is up to 26 saves after converting two this week with a 3.48 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings.
Tier 3: The Solid Options
Robert Suarez – San Diego Padres
Raisel Iglesias – Atlanta Braves
Devin Williams – Milwaukee Brewers
Edwin Diaz – New York Mets
Kenley Jansen – Boston Red Sox
Clay Holmes – New York Yankees
Pete Fairbanks – Tampa Bay Rays
Jhoan Duran/Griffin Jax – Minnesota Twins
Kyle Finnegan – Washington Nationals
Carlos Estévez – Philadelphia Phillies
Alexis Díaz – Cincinnati Reds
It was a great week for Suarez and the Padres. He picked up three saves and a win. He’s been one of the most valuable relievers this season, amassing seven wins, 27 saves, and a 1.68 ERA across 48 1/3 innings. Iglesias added two saves and a win, giving him 25 saves this season with a 1.54 ERA. He’s seen his strikeout rate climb over the last few months, with a strikeout rate of…