Latest fantasy baseball bullpen updates
The Red Sox placed Kenley Jansen (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 23, ending his season. Expect Chris Martin and Justin Slaten to share the closer duties. (September 24)
Ben Joyce (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 10. In his absence, the Angels will use a closer-by-committee including Roansy Contreras, Jose Quijada and Hunter Strickland. (September 11)
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: Justin Martinez (6.1%)
Primary setup: A.J. Puk (21.1%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Thompson (1.3%)
Middle relief: Kevin Ginkel (3.4%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (91.5%)
Primary setup: Joe Jimenez (20.6%)
Secondary setup: Pierce Johnson (7.4%)
Middle relief: Dylan Lee (6.0%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Seranthony Dominguez (7.9%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (33.3%)
Secondary setup: Cionel Perez (0.4%)
Middle relief: Gregory Soto (0.7%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Co-closer: Chris Martin (2.1%)
Co-closer: Justin Slaten (0.9%)
Primary setup: Luis Guerrero (0.0%)
Injured: Kenley Jansen (58.9%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Porter Hodge (8.0%)
Primary setup: Keegan Thompson (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Tyson Miller (0.6%)
Sleeper: Nate Pearson (0.3%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer-by-committee: Justin Anderson (0.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Fraser Ellard (0.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Prelander Berroa (0.2%)
Primary setup: Gus Varland (0.0%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Alexis Diaz (70.1%)
Primary setup: Emilio Pagan (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Tony Santillan (0.1%)
Middle relief: Buck Farmer (0.1%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (96.9%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (10.1%)
Secondary setup: Eli Morgan (0.2%)
Sleeper: Cade Smith (10.6%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer-by-committee: Seth Halvorsen (0.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Victor Vodnik (0.8%)
Closer-by-committee: Angel Chivilli (0.0%)
Primary setup: Justin Lawrence (4.4%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer-by-committee: Jason Foley (31.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Tyler Holton (10.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Beau Brieske (0.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Will Vest (0.8%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (88.8%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (9.9%)
Secondary setup: Hector Neris (7.4%)
Sleeper: Bryan Abreu (16.7%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: Lucas Erceg (12.0%)
Primary setup: Kris Bubic (0.4%)
Secondary setup: John Schreiber (0.8%)
Sleeper: Carlos Hernandez (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer-by-committee: Jose Quijada (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Brock Burke (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Guillermo Zuniga (0.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Hunter Strickland (0.2%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Michael Kopech (16.3%)
Primary setup: Blake Treinen (3.3%)
Secondary setup: Daniel Hudson (6.6%)
Middle relief: Evan Phillips (56.6%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Jesus Tinoco (0.9%)
Primary setup: Anthony Bender (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Mike Baumann (0.1%)
Injured: Calvin Faucher (0.9%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Devin Williams (60.0%)
Primary setup: Trevor Megill (7.6%)
Secondary setup: Jared Koenig (0.6%)
Middle relief: Joel Payamps (4.6%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer: Jhoan Duran (74.7%)
Primary setup: Griffin Jax (15.7%)
Secondary setup: Caleb Thielbar (0.1%)
Middle relief: Louie Varland (2.9%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Edwin Diaz (85.2%)
Primary setup: Phil Maton (9.8%)
Secondary setup: Reed Garrett (11.2%)
Sleeper: Jose Butto (14.5%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Luke Weaver (19.3%)
Primary setup: Tommy Kahnle (1.3%)
Secondary setup: Clay Holmes (72.2%)
Middle relief: Ian Hamilton (0.9%)
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (72.0%)
Primary setup: Tyler Ferguson (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Michel Otanez (0.1%)
Middle relief: Grant Holman (0.1%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Closer: Carlos Estevez (39.9%)
Primary setup: Jeff Hoffman (14.7%)
Secondary setup: Matt Strahm (10.2%)
Sleeper: Orion Kerkering (1.4%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (15.9%)
Primary setup: Dennis Santana (2.0%)
Secondary setup: Colin Holderman (0.9%)
Middle relief: David Bednar (55.2%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (91.3%)
Primary setup: Andrew Kittredge (8.2%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Fernandez (0.2%)
Middle relief: Matthew Liberatore (0.3%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Co-closer: Robert Suarez (77.0%)
Co-closer: Tanner Scott (66.7%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (17.1%)
Secondary setup: Jeremiah Estrada (2.2%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Ryan Walker (28.8%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (4.7%)
Secondary setup: Taylor Rogers (0.4%)
Sleeper: Camilo Doval (67.9%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (76.6%)
Primary setup: Collin Snider (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Troy Taylor (0.3%)
Middle relief: Tayler Saucedo (0.1%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer-by-committee: Edwin Uceta (3.9%)
Closer-by-committee: Manuel Rodriguez (0.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Garrett Cleavinger (0.7%)
Closer-by-committee: Drew Rasmussen (1.1%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Kirby Yates (58.1%)
Primary setup: David Robertson (12.6%)
Secondary setup: Andrew Chafin (0.3%)
Sleeper: Jose Leclerc (22.8%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Chad Green (7.9%)
Primary setup: Genesis Cabrera (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Erik Swanson (1.3%)
Injured: Jordan Romano (47.9%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (51.5%)
Primary setup: Jose Ferrer (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Derek Law (0.4%)
Middle relief: Eduardo Salazar (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.