Latest fantasy baseball reliever updates
Robert Suarez had his suspension reduced to two games and will serve them June 25 and 27. Expect Adrian Morejon, Jason Adam and Jeremiah Estrada to handle closer duties as matchups dictate on those days. (June 26)
Just when Raisel Iglesias appeared to be reclaiming the Braves' full-time closer role, Dylan Lee came on in relief of Iglesias to close the team's June 23 win. Expect the team to continue playing matchups for now. (June 24)
With two of the Phillies' last three saves, Orion Kerkering is at minimum in the ninth inning mix and could be the head of the closing committee. Matt Strahm picked up the other save, while Jordan Romano is in a rut. (June 23)
Chris Martin delivered a save after Robert Garcia pitched in the previous two games. Garcia likely remains the Rangers' chief closer, but Martin is having a better season and could garner more save chances over the second half. (June 22)
Seth Halvorsen has each of the Rockies' two successful save conversions since the team demoted Zach Agnos to Triple-A. (June 19)
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: Shelby Miller (11.5%)
Primary setup: Jalen Beeks (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Thompson (0.2%)
Middle relief: Juan Morillo (0.0%)
THE ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (89.7%)
Primary setup: Michael Kelly (0.0%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Ferguson (0.2%)
Middle relief: T.J. McFarland (0.0%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (62.3%)
Primary setup: Dylan Lee (2.6%)
Secondary setup: Pierce Johnson (0.3%)
Middle relief: Aaron Bummer (0.2%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Felix Bautista (79.9%)
Primary setup: Bryan Baker (1.3%)
Secondary setup: Seranthony Dominguez (1.2%)
Sleeper: Keegan Akin (0.5%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (66.2%)
Primary setup: Garrett Whitlock (2.3%)
Secondary setup: Greg Weissert (2.1%)
Middle relief: Justin Wilson (0.4%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Daniel Palencia (14.2%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (39.8%)
Secondary setup: Brad Keller (0.9%)
Injured: Porter Hodge (3.8%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer-by-committee: Brandon Eisert (0.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Steven Wilson (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Dan Altavilla (0.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Grant Taylor (0.9%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Emilio Pagan (46.8%)
Primary setup: Tony Santillan (2.6%)
Secondary setup: Scott Barlow (0.2%)
Middle relief: Taylor Rogers (0.3%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (99.0%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (7.3%)
Secondary setup: Cade Smith (20.8%)
Middle relief: Tim Herrin (0.2%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer: Seth Halvorsen (1.1%)
Primary setup: Jake Bird (1.2%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Kinley (0.2%)
Sleeper: Victor Vodnik (0.1%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Co-closer: Will Vest (31.5%)
Co-closer: Tommy Kahnle (15.1%)
Primary setup: Tyler Holton (2.3%)
Secondary setup: Brenan Hanifee (0.1%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (98.3%)
Primary setup: Bryan Abreu (20.3%)
Secondary setup: Bryan King (2.2%)
Middle relief: Kaleb Ort (0.0%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: Carlos Estevez (69.3%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (29.0%)
Secondary setup: John Schreiber (0.2%)
Sleeper: Daniel Lynch IV (0.2%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer: Kenley Jansen (23.3%)
Primary setup: Reid Detmers (3.6%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Zeferjahn (0.4%)
Sleeper: Hunter Strickland (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Tanner Scott (79.9%)
Primary setup: Kirby Yates (12.7%)
Secondary setup: Alex Vesia (7.8%)
Sleeper: Michael Kopech (5.5%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Calvin Faucher (3.3%)
Primary setup: Anthony Bender (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Ronny Henriquez (0.7%)
Middle relief: Cade Gibson (0.0%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Trevor Megill (50.4%)
Primary setup: Abner Uribe (14.8%)
Secondary setup: Jared Koenig (0.6%)
Middle relief: Nick Mears (0.2%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer: Jhoan Duran (79.3%)
Primary setup: Griffin Jax (16.1%)
Secondary setup: Cole Sands (0.4%)
Sleeper: Louis Varland (1.8%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Edwin Diaz (95.3%)
Primary setup: Reed Garrett (5.1%)
Secondary setup: Ryne Stanek (0.2%)
Middle relief: Huascar Brazoban (2.8%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Devin Williams (75.5%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (38.9%)
Secondary setup: Fernando Cruz (3.9%)
Middle relief: Mark Leiter Jr. (1.2%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Closer-by-committee: Orion Kerkering (6.2%)
Closer-by-committee: Matt Strahm (3.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Jordan Romano (7.9%)
Primary setup: Tanner Banks (0.1%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: David Bednar (33.7%)
Primary setup: Dennis Santana (3.4%)
Secondary setup: Caleb Ferguson (0.1%)
Sleeper: Braxton Ashcraft (0.4%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (82.9%)
Primary setup: Phil Maton (4.4%)
Secondary setup: Kyle Leahy (1.5%)
Middle relief: Steven Matz (0.9%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Robert Suarez (89.8%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (34.1%)
Secondary setup: Adrian Morejon (0.7%)
Sleeper: Jeremiah Estrada (4.9%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Camilo Doval (30.6%)
Primary setup: Randy Rodriguez (10.5%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Rogers (9.0%)
Middle relief: Ryan Walker (60.5%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (95.9%)
Primary setup: Matt Brash (1.7%)
Secondary setup: Gabe Speier (0.4%)
Middle relief: Carlos Vargas (0.1%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (35.9%)
Primary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Edwin Uceta (0.6%)
Sleeper: Mason Montgomery (0.2%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Co-closer: Robert Garcia (4.0%)
Co-closer: Luke Jackson (4.4%)
Primary setup: Chris Martin (4.1%)
Secondary setup: Cole Winn (0.0%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Jeff Hoffman (77.0%)
Primary setup: Yariel Rodriguez (1.2%)
Secondary setup: Brendon Little (2.6%)
Sleeper: Braydon Fisher (0.1%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (40.5%)
Primary setup: Brad Lord (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Jose Ferrer (0.2%)
Middle relief: Cole Henry (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.