Latest fantasy baseball reliever updates
Mason Miller was reinstated from the Bereavement List and will immediately return to the closer role. Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon return to the primary setup men. (June 20)
Daniel Palencia was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation on June 16, which could mean a long-term absence. Jacob Webb, Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton are the top closing options in Palencia's absence. (June 17)
Though the Athletics have used a closer-by-committee all season to date, Elvis Alvarado has two saves and four straight scoreless appearances since his June 5 recall. He could be emerging as a primary option. (June 15)
After using a committee for much of the season, manager Tony Vitello has named Caleb Kilian as the primary closer. Ryan Walker was recalled and will serve in a setup capacity. (June 13)
Kenley Jansen was activated from the 15-day IL and was reinerted as the closer to continue his quest for 500 career saves. Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest return to their setup roles. (June 13)
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: Paul Sewald (43.2%)
Primary setup: Kevin Ginkel (1.3%)
Secondary setup: Juan Morillo (2.3%)
Middle relief: Brandyn Garcia (0.1%)
THE ATHLETICS
Closer-by-committee: Elvis Alvarado (3.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Hogan Harris (5.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Justin Sterner (1.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Mason Barnett (0.0%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (84.8%)
Primary setup: Robert Suarez (52.9%)
Secondary setup: Dylan Lee (16.9%)
Middle relief: Didier Fuentes (2.7%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Ryan Helsley (49.0%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Grant Wolfram (0.1%)
Middle relief: Rico Garcia (16.4%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Aroldis Chapman (91.4%)
Primary setup: Garrett Whitlock (9.0%)
Secondary setup: Justin Slaten (0.2%)
Middle relief: Danny Coulombe (0.1%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer-by-committee: Jacob Webb (0.7%)
Closer-by-committee: Caleb Thielbar (0.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Phil Maton (0.6%)
Injured list: Daniel Palencia (34.7%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Co-closer: Seranthony Dominguez (19.0%)
Co-closer: Grant Taylor (9.9%)
Primary setup: Bryan Hudson (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Jordan Hicks (0.1%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Tony Santillan (5.9%)
Primary setup: Tejay Antone (0.1%)
Secondary setup: Brock Burke (0.2%)
Injured list: Emilio Pagan (47.5%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Cade Smith (97.8%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (4.4%)
Secondary setup: Shawn Armstrong (0.5%)
Middle relief: Tim Herrin (0.9%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer-by-committee: Juan Mejia (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Antonio Senzatela (5.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Victor Vodnik (0.5%)
Closer-by-committee: Jaden Hill (0.2%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer: Kenley Jansen (38.7%)
Primary setup: Will Vest (4.4%)
Secondary setup: Drew Anderson (0.6%)
Middle relief: Kyle Finnegan (2.5%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (79.4%)
Primary setup: Bryan King (4.1%)
Secondary setup: Steven Okert (0.5%)
Middle relief: Enyel De Los Santos (0.5%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: Alex Lange (4.8%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (12.8%)
Secondary setup: Matt Strahm (2.0%)
Injured list: Carlos Estevez (21.3%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer-by-committee: Kirby Yates (1.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Ryan Zeferjahn (0.3%)
Closer-by-committee: Sam Bachman (0.6%)
Sleeper: Chase Silseth (0.1%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Closer: Tanner Scott (28.3%)
Primary setup: Alex Vesia (10.6%)
Sleeper: Kyle Hurt (0.3%)
Injured list: Edwin Diaz (63.3%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (42.4%)
Primary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Anthony Bender (1.0%)
Middle relief: Lake Bachar (0.3%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Trevor Megill (42.2%)
Primary setup: Abner Uribe (45.4%)
Secondary setup: Aaron Ashby (17.1%)
Middle relief: Joel Kuhnel (1.2%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer-by-committee: Yoendrys Gomez (8.0%)
Closer-by-committee: Eric Orze (0.1%)
Closer-by-committee: Anthony Banda (0.4%)
Closer-by-committee: Andrew Morris (0.0%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Devin Williams (72.6%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (4.7%)
Secondary setup: Brooks Raley (1.1%)
Middle relief: Huascar Brazoban (0.8%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: David Bednar (82.1%)
Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (5.9%)
Secondary setup: Camilo Doval (2.8%)
Middle relief: Tim Hill (0.7%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Closer: Jhoan Duran (94.1%)
Primary setup: Jose Alvarado (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Orion Kerkering (1.4%)
Middle relief: Chase Shugart (0.1%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: Gregory Soto (35.1%)
Primary setup: Dennis Santana (8.3%)
Secondary setup: Mason Montgomery (0.4%)
Middle relief: Carmen Mlodzinski (2.7%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Riley O'Brien (64.9%)
Primary setup: JoJo Romero (9.3%)
Secondary setup: George Soriano (0.7%)
Middle relief: Ryne Stanek (0.6%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Mason Miller (99.5%)
Primary setup: Adrian Morejon (10.2%)
Secondary setup: Jason Adam (14.9%)
Middle relief: Yuki Matsui (0.3%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Caleb Kilian (2.3%)
Primary setup: Ryan Walker (10.5%)
Secondary setup: Tristan Beck (0.0%)
Middle relief: Erik Miller (0.3%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (78.0%)
Primary setup: Eduard Bazardo (2.9%)
Secondary setup: Gabe Speier (1.2%)
Middle relief: Jose Ferrer (1.5%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Bryan Baker (65.0%)
Primary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (1.7%)
Secondary setup: Kevin Kelly (8.6%)
Middle relief: Cole Sulser (0.1%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Jacob Latz (39.4%)
Primary setup: Jakob Junis (5.6%)
Secondary setup: Cole Winn (0.1%)
Middle relief: Robert Ahlstrom (0.0%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Closer: Louis Varland (78.1%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (15.3%)
Secondary setup: Jeff Hoffman (41.1%)
Middle relief: Mason Fluharty (0.4%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Clayton Beeter (2.6%)
Primary setup: Richard Lovelady (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Gus Varland (0.9%)
Middle relief: Mitchell Parker (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.