It's been some time since we've paused to take stock of every team's closer situation here in the Bullpen Report.
Half a season's time.
Yes, most teams have played 81 games by now, and most have seen some closer turnover since the season began. For those of you who've lost track, I've put together this handy guide depicting not just who's in line for saves where, but who's next in line and in line after that. This way, you can identify possible holds targets that you may have overlooked, or you can simply back up your closer in leagues where saves are scarce
Note: "Pecking order" refers to rosterability in Fantasy and not necessarily who's first in line for saves (though it's usually one and the same).
Arizona DiamondbacksPecking order
Paul Sewald ARI RP 
Kevin Ginkel ARI RP 
Juan Morillo ARI RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Paul Sewald
AthleticsPecking order
Elvis Alvarado ATH RP 
Hogan Harris ATH RP 
Mason Barnett ATH RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Elvis Alvarado Every time the Athletics land on a favorite, he fumbles the bag, with Elvis Alvarado being the most recent example. The latest save went to Mason Barnett, who was only called up at the start of June, but I suspect Alvarado is still the loose favorite in a probable committee.
Atlanta BravesPecking order
Raisel Iglesias ATL RP 
Robert Suarez ATL RP 
Dylan Lee ATL RP 
Tyler Kinley ATL RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez Suarez obviously isn't second in the pecking order now, seeing as he's on the IL with elbow inflammation, but it doesn't seem like the sort of injury that will keep him out for long. He remains the best backup closer in the league.
Baltimore OriolesPecking order
Ryan Helsley BAL RP 
Rico Garcia BAL RP 
Yennier Cano BAL RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Ryan Helsley
Boston Red SoxPecking order
Aroldis Chapman BOS RP 
Garrett Whitlock BOS RP 
Justin Slaten BOS RP 
Greg Weissert BOS RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Aroldis Chapman
Chicago CubsPecking order
Daniel Palencia CHC RP 
Jacob Webb CHC RP 
Caleb Thielbar CHC RP 
Trent Thornton CHC RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Daniel Palencia It's true that Palencia is sidelined with elbow tendinitis for the moment, but the rest of the Cubs bullpen is so muddled that he remains far and away the most rosterable of their relievers for Fantasy.
Chicago White SoxPecking order
Grant Taylor CHW RP 
Seranthony Dominguez CHW RP 
Bryan Hudson CHW RP 
Sean Newcomb CHW RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Grant Taylor, Seranthony Dominguez Dominguez is probably still the favorite for a save on any given day, but his usage has become increasingly confused in recent weeks, with Taylor occasionally claiming the higher-leverage spot. Taylor may have overtaken Dominguez by now if not for his own recent hiccups.
Cincinnati RedsPecking order
Emilio Pagan CIN RP 
Chase Petty CIN RP 
Pierce Johnson CIN RP 
Tejay Antone CIN RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Emilio Pagan The Reds finally seemed to have settled on Tony Santillan as the replacement for Emilio Pagan, but now he's going to miss an extended period with a "significant" oblique strain. No matter. Pagan is on the verge of returning from a hamstring strain, having embarked on a rehab assignment Friday.
Cleveland GuardiansPecking order
Cade Smith CLE RP 
Hunter Gaddis CLE RP 
Erik Sabrowski CLE RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Cade Smith
Colorado RockiesPecking order
Jimmy Herget COL RP 
Antonio Senzatela COL RP 
Jaden Hill COL RP 
Victor Vodnik COL RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? nobody Jimmy Herget has notched the last two saves for the Rockies, both in the last week, but you can't honestly expect anything to come of it.
Detroit TigersPecking order
Kenley Jansen DET RP 
Will Vest DET RP 
Kyle Finnegan DET RP 
Tyler Holton DET RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Kenley Jansen Jansen has been pretty shaky of late, allowing four runs, three earned, in his latest outing Sunday, which might be dangerous given manager A.J. Hinch's preference for closing committees. But where else does he have to turn, realistically?
Houston AstrosPecking order
Josh Hader HOU RP 
Bryan King HOU RP 
Bryan Abreu HOU RP 
Steven Okert HOU RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Josh Hader
Kansas City RoyalsPecking order
Alex Lange KC RP 
Daniel Lynch KC RP 
Matt Strahm KC RP 
John Schreiber KC RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Alex Lange
Los Angeles AngelsPecking order
Kirby Yates LAA RP 
Sam Bachman LAA RP 
Ryan Zeferjahn LAA RP 
Sammy Natera LAA RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? nobody
Los Angeles DodgersPecking order
Edwin Diaz LAD RP 
Tanner Scott LAD RP 
Alex Vesia LAD RP 
Kyle Hurt LAD RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Edwin Diaz, Tanner Scott Though he entered Sunday's game in the seventh inning, Scott has pretty much secured the closer role in the immediate term, with each of his previous five appearances being for a save. He may only have a few more weeks in the role, though, with Diaz (loose bodies in elbow) back to throwing bullpen sessions.
Miami MarlinsPecking order
Pete Fairbanks MIA RP 
Michael Petersen MIA RP 
John King MIA RP 
Calvin Faucher MIA RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Pete Fairbanks
Milwaukee BrewersPecking order
Trevor Megill MIL RP 
Abner Uribe MIL RP 
Aaron Ashby MIL RP 
Chad Patrick MIL RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Trevor Megill
Minnesota TwinsPecking order
Yoendrys Gomez MIN RP 
Anthony Banda MIN RP 
Andrew Morris MIN RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Yoendrys Gomez Gomez has recorded six of the Twins' past nine saves and has more than three times as many saves as anyone else on the team. He isn't being deployed exclusively in the ninth, but he's as clear of a front-runner as this team has had all season.
New York MetsPecking order
Devin Williams NYM RP 
Luke Weaver NYM RP 
Brooks Raley NYM RP 
A.J. Minter NYM RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Devin Williams
New York YankeesPecking order
David Bednar NYY RP 
Fernando Cruz NYY RP 
Brent Headrick NYY RP 
Camilo Doval NYY RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? David Bednar
Philadelphia PhilliesPecking order
Jhoan Duran PHI RP 
Orion Kerkering PHI RP 
Brad Keller PHI RP 
Jose Alvarado PHI RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Jhoan Duran
Pittsburgh PiratesPecking order
Gregory Soto PIT RP 
Dennis Santana PIT RP 
Evan Sisk PIT RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Gregory Soto Soto has had the job on lockdown since way back in early May, but the cracks have begun to show as he's allowed 10 runs, nine earned, in his past seven appearances. It's unclear where the Pirates would turn next, which probably buys Soto some time.
San Diego PadresPecking order
Mason Miller SD RP 
Jason Adam SD RP 
Adrian Morejon SD RP 
Jeremiah Estrada SD RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Mason Miller
San Francisco GiantsPecking order
Caleb Kilian SF RP 
Keaton Winn SF RP 
Ryan Walker SF RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Caleb Kilian Manager Tony Vitello doesn't always reserve Caleb Kilian for the ninth, but the hard-throwing right-hander has become the clear front-runner for saves here, particularly with Keaton Winn sidelined by an elbow strain.
Seattle MarinersPecking order
Andres Munoz SEA RP 
Jose Ferrer SEA RP 
Eduard Bazardo SEA RP 
Matt Brash SEA RP 
Gabe Speier SEA RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: low Who's rosterable? Andres Munoz
St. Louis CardinalsPecking order
Riley O'Brien STL RP 
JoJo Romero STL RP 
George Soriano STL RP Confidence in top guy: medium Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Riley O'Brien
Tampa Bay RaysPecking order
Bryan Baker TB RP 
Kevin Kelly TB RP 
Garrett Cleavinger TB RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Bryan Baker
Texas RangersPecking order
Jacob Latz TEX RP 
Jake Junis TEX RP 
Tyler Alexander TEX RP 
Peyton Gray TEX RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Jacob Latz Tyler Alexander recorded a save both Saturday and Sunday, but Jacob Latz has been too good for me to believe his job is in jeopardy. Alexander's usage was more likely a byproduct of the Rangers having had a bunch of save chances recently, requiring Latz to work five times in a seven-day span.
Toronto Blue JaysPecking order
Louie Varland TOR RP 
Jeff Hoffman TOR RP 
Tyler Rogers TOR RP 
Braydon Fisher TOR RP Confidence in top guy: high Chances of committee: medium Who's rosterable? Louie Varland
Washington NationalsPecking order
Clayton Beeter WAS RP 
Richard Lovelady WAS RP 
PJ Poulin WAS RP Confidence in top guy: low Chances of committee: high Who's rosterable? Clayton Beeter Sort of like the Giants' Caleb Kilian, Beeter is more of a loose front-runner for saves than a confirmed closer, often entering games in the seventh and eighth innings. It's doubtful that anyone else in the Nationals bullpen would get more consistent chances than he would, though.
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