Latest fantasy baseball bullpen updates
Daniel Hudson has four consecutive saves for the Dodgers (July 12, 19, 21 and 22), moving ahead of the struggling Evan Phillips in the team's closer pecking order. (July 23)
Kenley Jansen will not travel with the Red Sox for their series at Colorado's Coors Field due to his history of atrial fibrillation. Expect the team to use a closer-by-committee for that series. (July 22)
Yimi Garcia returned from the injured list where he'll join Chad Green in high leverage situations, though it's unclear who will handle ninth inning duties. (July 21)
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 (58.5%)
Primary setup: Justin Martinez (0.7%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Thompson (1.0%)
Middle relief: Kevin Ginkel (4.3%)
ATLANTA BRAVES
Closer: Raisel Iglesias (89.2%)
Primary setup: Joe Jimenez (3.5%)
Secondary setup: A.J. Minter (7.0%)
Middle relief: Pierce Johnson (0.4%)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Closer: Craig Kimbrel (85.9%)
Primary setup: Yennier Cano (35.5%)
Secondary setup: Jacob Webb (0.7%)
Middle relief: Keegan Akin (0.2%)
BOSTON RED SOX
Closer: Kenley Jansen (69.5%)
Primary setup: Zack Kelly (0.8%)
Secondary setup: Brennan Bernardino (0.3%)
Middle relief: Greg Weissert (0.0%)
CHICAGO CUBS
Closer: Hector Neris (13.1%)
Primary setup: Porter Hodge (0.4%)
Secondary setup: Mark Leiter Jr. (1.0%)
Middle relief: Tyson Miller (0.1%)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Closer: Michael Kopech (3.4%)
Primary setup: John Brebbia (1.2%)
Secondary setup: Tanner Banks (0.1%)
Middle relief: Justin Anderson (0.0%)
CINCINNATI REDS
Closer: Alexis Diaz (71.2%)
Primary setup: Fernando Cruz (2.5%)
Secondary setup: Justin Wilson (0.0%)
Sleeper: Lucas Sims (0.3%)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Closer: Emmanuel Clase (98.3%)
Primary setup: Hunter Gaddis (7.4%)
Secondary setup: Scott Barlow (3.4%)
Sleeper: Cade Smith (3.9%)
COLORADO ROCKIES
Closer: Victor Vodnik (0.4%)
Primary setup: Jalen Beeks (1.1%)
Secondary setup: Tyler Kinley (0.5%)
Middle relief: Justin Lawrence (3.9%)
DETROIT TIGERS
Closer: Jason Foley (23.3%)
Primary setup: Andrew Chafin (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Will Vest (0.1%)
Sleeper: Shelby Miller (0.5%)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Closer: Josh Hader (88.2%)
Primary setup: Ryan Pressly (11.4%)
Secondary setup: Rafael Montero (0.2%)
Sleeper: Bryan Abreu (12.9%)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Closer: James McArthur (17.1%)
Primary setup: Hunter Harvey (10.3%)
Secondary setup: Chris Stratton (0.1%)
Middle relief: John Schreiber (1.4%)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Closer: Carlos Estevez (34.3%)
Primary setup: Luis Garcia (0.2%)
Secondary setup: Matt Moore (0.1%)
Sleeper: Ben Joyce (1.0%)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Co-closer: Daniel Hudson (10.2%)
Primary setup: Evan Phillips (69.4%)
Secondary setup: Blake Treinen (1.6%)
Middle relief: Alex Vesia (3.5%)
MIAMI MARLINS
Closer: Tanner Scott (62.6%)
Primary setup: A.J. Puk (17.7%)
Secondary setup: Calvin Faucher (0.0%)
Sleeper: Anthony Bender (0.1%)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Closer: Trevor Megill (27.7%)
Primary setup: Bryan Hudson (9.2%)
Secondary setup: Elvis Peguero (0.4%)
Injured: Devin Williams (41.1%)
MINNESOTA TWINS
Closer: Jhoan Duran (78.4%)
Primary setup: Griffin Jax (13.4%)
Secondary setup: Jorge Alcala (0.7%)
Middle relief: Cole Sands (0.2%)
NEW YORK METS
Closer: Edwin Diaz (77.2%)
Primary setup: Dedniel Nunez (0.9%)
Secondary setup: Adam Ottavino (0.7%)
Middle relief: Jake Diekman (0.1%)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Closer: Clay Holmes (84.5%)
Primary setup: Luke Weaver (4.9%)
Secondary setup: Tommy Kahnle (0.3%)
Middle relief: Caleb Ferguson (0.5%)
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Closer: Mason Miller (75.3%)
Primary setup: Lucas Erceg (0.5%)
Secondary setup: Scott Alexander (0.0%)
Middle relief: Austin Adams (0.7%)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Co-closer: Jose Alvarado (42.7%)
Co-closer: Jeff Hoffman (24.5%)
Primary setup: Matt Strahm (9.3%)
Sleeper: Orion Kerkering (1.8%)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Closer: David Bednar (64.8%)
Primary setup: Aroldis Chapman (8.2%)
Secondary setup: Colin Holderman (1.9%)
Middle relief: Carmen Mlodzinski (0.1%)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Closer: Ryan Helsley (93.2%)
Primary setup: Andrew Kittredge (6.8%)
Secondary setup: JoJo Romero (13.8%)
Middle relief: Ryan Fernandez (0.7%)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Closer: Robert Suarez (84.6%)
Primary setup: Jeremiah Estrada (3.3%)
Secondary setup: Yuki Matsui (7.7%)
Sleeper: Adrian Morejon (0.1%)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Closer: Camilo Doval (81.4%)
Primary setup: Tyler Rogers (2.8%)
Secondary setup: Ryan Walker (5.4%)
Sleeper: Taylor Rogers (0.4%)
SEATTLE MARINERS
Closer: Andres Munoz (81.4%)
Primary setup: Ryne Stanek (3.2%)
Secondary setup: Gregory Santos (0.5%)
Middle relief: Austin Voth (0.1%)
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Closer: Pete Fairbanks (57.1%)
Primary setup: Jason Adam (14.8%)
Secondary setup: Garrett Cleavinger (0.8%)
Sleeper: Colin Poche (0.8%)
TEXAS RANGERS
Closer: Kirby Yates (40.4%)
Primary setup: David Robertson (12.9%)
Secondary setup: Jake Latz (0.1%)
Sleeper: Jose Leclerc (23.1%)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Co-closer: Chad Green (4.1%)
Co-closer: Yimi Garcia (7.5%)
Primary setup: Nate Pearson (0.2%)
Injured: Jordan Romano (54.3%)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Closer: Kyle Finnegan (64.1%)
Primary setup: Dylan Floro (0.3%)
Secondary setup: Derek Law (0.2%)
Middle relief: Robert Garcia (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.