As we wait for sports to restart, especially the baseball season, here is a look at my opening power rankings for the bullpens. You will notice a lot of change has transpired among relief corps. You’ll want to catch up before the season breaks.
The power ratings I have used are the same ones that go into creating the daily strength ratings and projections you’ll find on VSiN.com all season long. They are devised from statistics, performance and perception in the betting markets. I also use ballpark factors in adjusting the statistics to accurately reflect the conditions in which a pitcher operates.
Here are some highlights from my rankings and the stats utilized.
— The Yankees, who are consensus World Series favorites, own the best bullpen in all of baseball, highlighted by closer Aroldis Chapman. New York’s staff is virtually intact for 2020 with the exception of Dellin Betances, who missed nearly all of 2019 and is now across town with the Mets.
— No. 2 on the list is Milwaukee, which boasts arguably the top relief pitcher in the league in Josh Hader. The Brewers possess a great blend of big arms and specialists. If Corey Knebel returns to form after Tommy John surgery, this might wind up being the league’s top unit.
— You might be surprised to see San Diego ranked No. 3 if you haven’t been watching closely. Closer Kirby Yates was dominant last season, and the Padres have added Drew Pomeranz and Emilio Pagan.
— In my starting pitcher rankings, I said Tampa Bay’s rotation might wind up being the best in baseball by the time October rolls around. The same could be said for the bullpen. The Rays check in at No. 4 on this list, boasting a powerful three-headed monster in the closer role.
— The defending champion Nationals land at No. 12, and while they have a relief staff that can get hitters out, they aren’t the type of dominant hurlers that higher-ranked teams possess. However, the Nats’ starting staff was ranked at the top of the list.
— Most teams’ closer spots have remained consistent from 2019 to 2020 besides Atlanta, Miami and Seattle. The Braves, expected to be a top contender in the NL East, are ranked No. 7 and are expected to go with Mark Melancon and Will Smith as their stoppers. Both were with the Giants last year, with Melancon coming over in midseason. Seattle also has split its closer spot, while the Marlins are the only team with a true change as they turn to Brandon Kintzler, last with the Cubs, to get the job done.
— Bullpen strength is a key factor in team success every season. So you shouldn’t be surprised to see the bottom filled out by Kansas City at No. 26, Miami at No. 27, Detroit at No. 28, Seattle at No. 29 and San Francisco at No. 30.
— The Giants are ranked last due to two key factors. First, the Giants’ ballpark is one of the most pitcher-friendly in the league, so the stats I use for teams that play there are altered significantly in favor of the hitters. Thus the adjusted stats for Giants pitchers are mostly worse than their actual stats. Second, of the eight contributing bullpen members I’ve listed, not a single one has a strikeouts-per-nine-innings rate in double digits. That is a big factor in finding potentially dominant pitchers.
— The bullpens for the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami, Seattle, Texas and Toronto have at least three newcomers for 2020. How they perform will have a large impact not only on their clubs’ bullpen rankings but on their overall success.
Here are MLB’s 30 teams ranked in order of their bullpen power ratings, according to my numbers.
1. New York Yankees
Closer
Aroldis Chapman IP: 57, ERA: 2.21, WHIP: 1.105, K/9: 13.4
Set-up man
Adam Ottavino IP: 66.3, ERA: 1.9, WHIP: 1.312, K/9: 11.9
Others
Zack Britton IP: 61.3, ERA: 1.91, WHIP: 1.142, K/9: 7.8
Luis Cessa IP: 81, ERA: 4.11, WHIP: 1.309, K/9: 8.3
Chad Green IP: 69, ERA: 4.17, WHIP: 1.232, K/9: 12.8
Jonathan Holder IP: 41.3, ERA: 6.31, WHIP: 1.308, K/9: 10
Tommy Kahnle IP: 61.3, ERA: 3.67, WHIP: 1.06, K/9: 12.9
Jonathan Loaisiga IP: 31.7, ERA: 4.55, WHIP: 1.483, K/9: 10.5
2. Milwaukee Brewers
Closers
Josh Hader IP: 75.7, ERA: 2.62, WHIP: 0.806, K/9: 16.4
Corey Knebel (MIL ’18) IP: 57, ERA: 3.58, WHIP: 1.084, K/9: 14.4
Set-up man
Ray Black (MIL/SF) IP: 16, ERA: 5.06, WHIP: 1.438, K/9: 10.1
Others
Corbin Burnes IP: 49, ERA: 8.82, WHIP: 1.837, K/9: 12.9
Alex Claudio IP: 62, ERA: 4.06, WHIP: 1.306, K/9: 6.4
Freddy Peralta IP: 85, ERA: 5.29, WHIP: 1.459, K/9: 12.2
David Phelps (TOR/CHC) IP: 34.3, ERA: 3.41, WHIP: 1.399, K/9: 9.4
Brent Suter IP: 18.3, ERA: 0.49, WHIP: 0.601, K/9: 7.4
3. San Diego Padres
Closer
Kirby Yates IP: 60.7, ERA: 1.19, WHIP: 0.89, K/9: 15
Set-up man
Drew Pomeranz (MIL/SF) IP: 104, ERA: 4.85, WHIP: 1.433, K/9: 11.9
Others
Jose Castillo IP: 0.7, ERA: 0, WHIP: 1.429, K/9: 25.7
Javier Guerra IP: 8.7, ERA: 5.19, WHIP: 1.149, K/9: 6.2
Pierce Johnson (SF ’18) IP: 43.7, ERA: 5.56, WHIP: 1.374, K/9: 7.4
Emilio Pagan (TB) IP: 70, ERA: 2.31, WHIP: 0.829, K/9: 12.3
Craig Stammen IP: 82, ERA: 3.29, WHIP: 1.159, K/9: 8
Matt Strahm IP: 114.7, ERA: 4.71, WHIP: 1.247, K/9: 9.3
4. Tampa Bay Rays
Closers
Nick Anderson (MIA/TB) IP: 65, ERA: 3.32, WHIP: 1.077, K/9: 15.2
Jose Alvarado IP: 30, ERA: 4.8, WHIP: 1.867, K/9: 11.7
Diego Castillo IP: 68.7, ERA: 3.41, WHIP: 1.237, K/9: 10.6
Set-up man
Chaz Roe IP: 51, ERA: 4.06, WHIP: 1.569, K/9: 11.5
Others
Anthony Banda IP: 4, ERA: 6.75, WHIP: 1.5, K/9: 4.5
Oliver Drake IP: 56, ERA: 3.21, WHIP: 0.982, K/9: 11.3
Peter Fairbanks (TEX/TB) IP: 21, ERA: 6.86, WHIP: 1.667, K/9: 12
Colin Poche IP: 51.7, ERA: 4.7, WHIP: 1.006, K/9: 12.5
5. Minnesota Twins
Closer
Taylor Rogers IP: 69, ERA: 2.61, WHIP: 1, K/9: 11.7
Set-up man
Sergio Romo (MIN/MIA) IP: 60.3, ERA: 3.43, WHIP: 1.111, K/9: 9
Others
Tyler Clippard (CLE) IP: 62, ERA: 2.9, WHIP: 0.855, K/9: 9.3
Tyler Duffey IP: 57.7, ERA: 2.5, WHIP: 1.005, K/9: 12.8
Zack Littell IP: 37, ERA: 2.68, WHIP: 1.162, K/9: 7.8
Trevor May IP: 64.3, ERA: 2.94, WHIP: 1.073, K/9: 11.1
Cody Stashak IP: 25, ERA: 3.24, WHIP: 1.2, K/9: 9
Matt Wisler (SEA/SD) IP: 51.3, ERA: 5.61, WHIP: 1.404, K/9: 11.1
6. Oakland Athletics
Closer
Liam Hendriks IP: 85, ERA: 1.8, WHIP: 0.965, K/9: 13.1
Set-up man
Yusmeiro Petit IP: 83, ERA: 2.71, WHIP: 0.807, K/9: 7.7
Others
Chris Bassitt IP: 144, ERA: 3.81, WHIP: 1.194, K/9: 8.8
Jake Diekman (KC/OAK) IP: 62, ERA: 4.65, WHIP: 1.419, K/9: 12.2
T.J. McFarland (ARI) IP: 56, ERA: 4.82, WHIP: 1.625, K/9: 5.6
Joakim Soria IP: 69, ERA: 4.3, WHIP: 1.029, K/9: 10.3
Lou Trivino IP: 60, ERA: 5.25, WHIP: 1.533, K/9: 8.6
J.B. Wendelken IP: 32.7, ERA: 3.58, WHIP: 0.917, K/9: 9.4
7. Atlanta Braves
Closers
Mark Melancon (ATL/SF) IP: 67.3, ERA: 3.61, WHIP: 1.322, K/9: 9.1
Will Smith (SF) IP: 65.3, ERA: 2.76, WHIP: 1.026, K/9: 13.2
Set-up man
Shane Greene (DET/ATL) IP: 62.7, ERA: 2.3, WHIP: 1.005, K/9: 9.2
Others
Luke Jackson IP: 72.7, ERA: 3.84, WHIP: 1.403, K/9: 13.1
Chris Martin (TEX/ATL) IP: 55.7, ERA: 3.4, WHIP: 1.023, K/9: 10.5
Sean Newcomb IP: 68.3, ERA: 3.16, WHIP: 1.318, K/9: 8.6
Darren O’Day IP: 5.3, ERA: 1.69, WHIP: 0.755, K/9: 10.2
Jacob Webb IP: 32.3, ERA: 1.39, WHIP: 1.115, K/9: 7.8
8. Houston Astros
Closer
Roberto Osuna IP: 65, ERA: 2.63, WHIP: 0.877, K/9: 10.1
Set-up man
Ryan Pressly IP: 54.3, ERA: 2.32, WHIP: 0.902, K/9: 11.9
Others
Bryan Abreu IP: 8.7, ERA: 1.04, WHIP: 0.805, K/9: 13.4
Chris Devenski IP: 69, ERA: 4.83, WHIP: 1.304, K/9: 9.4
Josh James IP: 61.3, ERA: 4.7, WHIP: 1.321, K/9: 14.7
Brad Peacock IP: 91.7, ERA: 4.12, WHIP: 1.189, K/9: 9.4
Joe Smith IP: 25, ERA: 1.8, WHIP: 0.96, K/9: 7.9
Framber Valdez IP: 70.7, ERA: 5.86, WHIP: 1.669, K/9: 8.7
9. New York Mets
Closer
Edwin Diaz IP: 58, ERA: 5.59, WHIP: 1.379, K/9: 15.4
Set-up man
Seth Lugo IP: 80, ERA: 2.7, WHIP: 0.9, K/9: 11.7
Others
Dellin Betances (NYY) IP: 0.7, ERA: 0, WHIP: 0, K/9: 25.7
Brad Brach (CHC/NYM) IP: 54.3, ERA: 5.47, WHIP: 1.621, K/9: 9.9
Jeurys Familia IP: 60, ERA: 5.7, WHIP: 1.733, K/9: 9.5
Robert Gsellman IP: 63.7, ERA: 4.66, WHIP: 1.366, K/9: 8.5
Paul Sewald IP: 19.7, ERA: 4.58, WHIP: 1.066, K/9: 10.1
Justin Wilson IP: 39, ERA: 2.54, WHIP: 1.333, K/9: 10.2
10. Los Angeles Dodgers
Closer
Kenley Jansen IP: 63, ERA: 3.71, WHIP: 1.063, K/9: 11.4
Set-up man
Blake Treinen (OAK) IP: 58.7, ERA: 4.91, WHIP: 1.618, K/9: 9
Others
Pedro Baez IP: 69.7, ERA: 3.1, WHIP: 0.947, K/9: 8.9
Dylan Floro IP: 46.7, ERA: 4.24, WHIP: 1.285, K/9: 8.1
Brusdar Graterol (MIN) IP: 9.7, ERA: 4.66, WHIP: 1.237, K/9: 9.3
Joe Kelly IP: 51.3, ERA: 4.56, WHIP: 1.384, K/9: 10.9
Jimmy Nelson (MIL) IP: 22, ERA: 6.95, WHIP: 1.909, K/9: 10.6
Ross Stripling IP: 90.7, ERA: 3.47, WHIP: 1.147, K/9: 9.2
11. Boston Red Sox
Closer
Brandon Workman IP: 71.7, ERA: 1.88, WHIP: 1.032, K/9: 13.1
Set-up man
Matt Barnes IP: 64.3, ERA: 3.78, WHIP: 1.384, K/9: 15.4
Others
Ryan Brasier IP: 55.7, ERA: 4.85, WHIP: 1.293, K/9: 9.9
Austin Brice (MIA) IP: 44.7, ERA: 3.43, WHIP: 1.23, K/9: 9.3
Heath Hembree IP: 39.7, ERA: 3.86, WHIP: 1.31, K/9: 10.4
Darwinzon Hernandez IP: 30.3, ERA: 4.45, WHIP: 1.749, K/9: 16.9
Josh Taylor IP: 47.3, ERA: 3.04, WHIP: 1.184, K/9: 11.8
Marcus Walden IP: 78, ERA: 3.81, WHIP: 1.192, K/9: 8.8
12. Washington Nationals
Closers
Sean Doolittle IP: 60, ERA: 4.05, WHIP: 1.3, K/9: 9.9
Daniel Hudson (TOR/WSH) IP: 73, ERA: 2.47, WHIP: 1.137, K/9: 8.8
Set-up man
Will Harris (HOU) IP: 60, ERA: 1.5, WHIP: 0.933, K/9: 9.3
Others
James Bourque IP: 0.7, ERA: 54, WHIP: 7.143, K/9: 0
Roenis Elias (SEA/WSH) IP: 50, ERA: 3.96, WHIP: 1.28, K/9: 8.5
Tanner Rainey IP: 48.3, ERA: 3.91, WHIP: 1.449, K/9: 13.8
Wander Suero IP: 71.3, ERA: 4.54, WHIP: 1.262, K/9: 10.2
Austin Voth IP: 43.7, ERA: 3.3, WHIP: 1.053, K/9: 9.1
13. Arizona Diamondbacks
Closer
Archie Bradley IP: 71.7, ERA: 3.52, WHIP: 1.437, K/9: 10.9
Set-up man
Hector Rondon (HOU) IP: 60.7, ERA: 3.71, WHIP: 1.252, K/9: 7.1
Others
Andrew Chafin IP: 52.7, ERA: 3.76, WHIP: 1.328, K/9: 11.6
Stefan Crichton IP: 30.3, ERA: 3.56, WHIP: 1.023, K/9: 9.8
Kevin Ginkel IP: 24.3, ERA: 1.48, WHIP: 0.988, K/9: 10.4
Junior Guerra (MIL) IP: 83.7, ERA: 3.55, WHIP: 1.123, K/9: 8.3
Merrill Kelly IP: 183.3, ERA: 4.42, WHIP: 1.315, K/9: 7.8
Yoan Lopez IP: 60.7, ERA: 3.41, WHIP: 1.137, K/9: 6.2
14. Cincinnati Reds
Closer
Raisel Iglesias IP: 67, ERA: 4.16, WHIP: 1.224, K/9: 12
Set-up man
Michael Lorenzen IP: 83.3, ERA: 2.92, WHIP: 1.152, K/9: 9.2
Others
Amir Garrett IP: 56, ERA: 3.21, WHIP: 1.411, K/9: 12.5
Tyler Mahle IP: 129.7, ERA: 5.14, WHIP: 1.311, K/9: 9
Cody Reed IP: 6.3, ERA: 1.42, WHIP: 1.111, K/9: 10
Lucas Sims IP: 43, ERA: 4.6, WHIP: 1.163, K/9: 11.9
Robert Stephenson IP: 64.7, ERA: 3.76, WHIP: 1.036, K/9: 11.3
Pedro Strop (CHC) IP: 41.7, ERA: 4.97, WHIP: 1.271, K/9: 10.6
15. Texas Rangers
Closer
Jose Leclerc IP: 68.7, ERA: 4.33, WHIP: 1.325, K/9: 13.1
Set-up man
Rafael Montero IP: 29, ERA: 2.48, WHIP: 0.966, K/9: 10.6
Others
Cody Allen (LAA) IP: 23, ERA: 6.26, WHIP: 1.913, K/9: 11.3
Jesse Chavez IP: 78, ERA: 4.85, WHIP: 1.333, K/9: 8.3
Nick Goody (CLE) IP: 40.7, ERA: 3.54, WHIP: 1.278, K/9: 11.1
Jonathan Hernandez IP: 16.7, ERA: 4.32, WHIP: 1.617, K/9: 10.2
Brett Martin IP: 62.3, ERA: 4.76, WHIP: 1.445, K/9: 9
Joely Rodriguez (PHI ’17) IP: 27, ERA: 6.33, WHIP: 1.926, K/9: 6
16. Toronto Blue Jays
Closer
Ken Giles IP: 53, ERA: 1.87, WHIP: 1, K/9: 14.1
Set-up man
Anthony Bass (SEA) IP: 48, ERA: 3.56, WHIP: 0.979, K/9: 8.1
Others
Rafael Dolis (JAPAN) IP: 57.3, ERA: 2.51, WHIP: 0.872, K/9: 8.2
Wilmer Font (TOR/NYM/TB) IP: 84.3, ERA: 4.48, WHIP: 1.269, K/9: 10.1
Sam Gaviglio IP: 95.7, ERA: 4.61, WHIP: 1.118, K/9: 8.3
Thomas Pannone IP: 73, ERA: 6.16, WHIP: 1.425, K/9: 8.5
Jordan Romano IP: 15.3, ERA: 7.63, WHIP: 1.699, K/9: 12.4
Shun Yamaguchi (JAPAN) IP: 181, ERA: 3.08, WHIP: 1.171, K/9: 9.6
17. Cleveland Indians
Closer
Brad Hand IP: 57.3, ERA: 3.3, WHIP: 1.239, K/9: 13.2
Set-up man
Nick Wittgren IP: 57.7, ERA: 2.81, WHIP: 1.075, K/9: 9.4
Others
Adam Cimber IP: 56.7, ERA: 4.45, WHIP: 1.323, K/9: 6.5
Emmanuel Clase (TEX) IP: 23.3, ERA: 2.31, WHIP: 1.116, K/9: 8.1
James Hoyt IP: 8.3, ERA: 2.16, WHIP: 0.964, K/9: 10.8
James Karinchak IP: 5.3, ERA: 1.69, WHIP: 0.755, K/9: 13.6
Oliver Perez IP: 40.7, ERA: 3.98, WHIP: 1.229, K/9: 10.6
Hunter Wood (CLE/TB) IP: 45.3, ERA: 2.98, WHIP: 1.28, K/9: 7.7
18. Chicago Cubs
Closer
Craig Kimbrel IP: 20.7, ERA: 6.53, WHIP: 1.594, K/9: 13
Set-up man
Rowan Wick IP: 33.3, ERA: 2.43, WHIP: 1.141, K/9: 9.5
Others
Tyler Chatwood IP: 76.7, ERA: 3.76, WHIP: 1.33, K/9: 8.7
Jeremy Jeffress (MIL) IP: 52, ERA: 5.02, WHIP: 1.365, K/9: 8
Kyle Ryan IP: 61, ERA: 3.54, WHIP: 1.377, K/9: 8.6
Casey Sadler (LAD/TB) IP: 46.3, ERA: 2.14, WHIP: 1.166, K/9: 6
Ryan Tepera (TOR) IP: 21.7, ERA: 4.98, WHIP: 1.29, K/9: 5.8
Brad Wieck (CHC/SD) IP: 34.7, ERA: 5.71, WHIP: 1.182, K/9: 12.7
19. St. Louis Cardinals
Closers
Giovanny Gallegos IP: 74, ERA: 2.31, WHIP: 0.811, K/9: 11.3
Jordan Hicks IP: 28.7, ERA: 3.14, WHIP: 0.941, K/9: 9.7
Set-up man
Andrew Miller IP: 54.7, ERA: 4.45, WHIP: 1.316, K/9: 11.5
Others
John Brebbia IP: 72.7, ERA: 3.59, WHIP: 1.183, K/9: 10.8
John Gant IP: 66.3, ERA: 3.66, WHIP: 1.282, K/9: 8.1
Ryan Helsley IP: 36.7, ERA: 2.95, WHIP: 1.253, K/9: 7.8
Carlos Martinez IP: 48.3, ERA: 3.17, WHIP: 1.18, K/9: 9.9
Tyler Webb IP: 55, ERA: 3.76, WHIP: 1.018, K/9: 7.9
20. Chicago White Sox
Closer
Alex Colome IP: 61, ERA: 2.8, WHIP: 1.066, K/9: 8.1
Set-up man
Steve Cishek (CHC) IP: 64, ERA: 2.95, WHIP: 1.203, K/9: 8
Others
Aaron Bummer IP: 67.7, ERA: 2.13, WHIP: 0.99, K/9: 8
Jimmy Cordero (CHW/TOR) IP: 37.3, ERA: 2.89, WHIP: 0.992, K/9: 7.5
Jace Fry IP: 55, ERA: 4.75, WHIP: 1.582, K/9: 11.1
Carson Fulmer IP: 27.3, ERA: 6.26, WHIP: 1.685, K/9: 8.2
Kelvin Herrera IP: 51.3, ERA: 6.14, WHIP: 1.618, K/9: 9.3
Evan Marshall IP: 50.7, ERA: 2.49, WHIP: 1.302, K/9: 7.3
21. Philadelphia Phillies
Closer
Hector Neris IP: 67.7, ERA: 2.93, WHIP: 1.019, K/9: 11.8
Set-up man
Seranthony Dominguez IP: 24.7, ERA: 4.01, WHIP: 1.459, K/9: 10.6
Others
Jose Alvarez IP: 59, ERA: 3.36, WHIP: 1.424, K/9: 7.8
Francisco Liriano (PIT) IP: 70, ERA: 3.47, WHIP: 1.357, K/9: 8.1
Adam Morgan IP: 29.7, ERA: 3.94, WHIP: 1.01, K/9: 8.8
Nick Pivetta IP: 93.7, ERA: 5.38, WHIP: 1.515, K/9: 8.5
Ranger Suarez IP: 48.7, ERA: 3.14, WHIP: 1.314, K/9: 7.8
Vince Velasquez IP: 117.3, ERA: 4.91, WHIP: 1.39, K/9: 10
22. Los Angeles Angels
Closer
Hansel Robles IP: 72.7, ERA: 2.48, WHIP: 1.018, K/9: 9.3
Set-up man
Ty Buttrey IP: 72.3, ERA: 3.98, WHIP: 1.272, K/9: 10.5
Others
Justin Anderson IP: 47, ERA: 5.55, WHIP: 1.574, K/9: 11.5
Cam Bedrosian IP: 61.3, ERA: 3.23, WHIP: 1.142, K/9: 9.4
Mike Mayers (STL) IP: 19, ERA: 6.63, WHIP: 1.684, K/9: 7.6
Keynan Middleton IP: 7.7, ERA: 1.17, WHIP: 1.429, K/9: 7
Jose Quijada (MIA) IP: 29.7, ERA: 5.76, WHIP: 1.785, K/9: 13.3
Noe Ramirez IP: 67.7, ERA: 3.99, WHIP: 1.167, K/9: 10.5
23. Colorado Rockies
Closer
Wade Davis IP: 42.7, ERA: 8.65, WHIP: 1.874, K/9: 8.9
Set-up man
Scott Oberg IP: 56, ERA: 2.25, WHIP: 1.107, K/9: 9.3
Others
Jairo Diaz IP: 57.7, ERA: 4.53, WHIP: 1.3, K/9: 9.8
Carlos Estevez IP: 72, ERA: 3.75, WHIP: 1.292, K/9: 10.1
Tyler Kinley (MIA) IP: 49.3, ERA: 3.65, WHIP: 1.602, K/9: 8.4
Jake McGee IP: 41.3, ERA: 4.35, WHIP: 1.404, K/9: 7.6
James Pazos IP: 10.3, ERA: 1.74, WHIP: 1.068, K/9: 8.7
Bryan Shaw IP: 72, ERA: 5.38, WHIP: 1.361, K/9: 7.3
24. Pittsburgh Pirates
Closer
Keone Kela IP: 29.7, ERA: 2.12, WHIP: 1.01, K/9: 10
Set-up man
Richard Rodriguez IP: 65.3, ERA: 3.72, WHIP: 1.348, K/9: 8.7
Others
Nick Burdi IP: 8.7, ERA: 9.35, WHIP: 1.609, K/9: 17.6
Kyle Crick IP: 49, ERA: 4.96, WHIP: 1.551, K/9: 11.2
Michael Feliz IP: 56.3, ERA: 3.99, WHIP: 1.261, K/9: 11.7
Derek Holland (CHC/SF) IP: 84.3, ERA: 6.08, WHIP: 1.507, K/9: 8.8
Dovydas Neverauskas IP: 9.3, ERA: 10.61, WHIP: 2.366, K/9: 9.7
Chris Stratton (LAA/PIT) IP: 76, ERA: 5.57, WHIP: 1.658, K/9: 8.2
25. Baltimore Orioles
Closers
Mychal Givens IP: 63, ERA: 4.57, WHIP: 1.19, K/9: 12.3
Hunter Harvey IP: 6.3, ERA: 1.42, WHIP: 1.111, K/9: 15.7
Set-up man
Shawn Armstrong (BAL/SEA) IP: 58, ERA: 5.74, WHIP: 1.638, K/9: 9.8
Others
Richard Bleier IP: 55.3, ERA: 5.37, WHIP: 1.32, K/9: 4.9
Cody Carroll (BAL ’18) IP: 17, ERA: 9, WHIP: 2, K/9: 8.5
Miguel Castro IP: 73.3, ERA: 4.66, WHIP: 1.419, K/9: 8.7
Paul Fry IP: 57.3, ERA: 5.34, WHIP: 1.449, K/9: 8.6
Tanner Scott IP: 26.3, ERA: 4.78, WHIP: 1.787, K/9: 12.7
26. Kansas City Royals
Closer
Ian Kennedy IP: 63.3, ERA: 3.41, WHIP: 1.28, K/9: 10.4
Set-up man
Trevor Rosenthal (DET/WSH) IP: 15.3, ERA: 13.5, WHIP: 2.418, K/9: 10
Others
Scott Barlow IP: 70.3, ERA: 4.22, WHIP: 1.437, K/9: 11.8
Tim Hill IP: 39.7, ERA: 3.63, WHIP: 1.108, K/9: 8.8
Greg Holland (ARI) IP: 35.7, ERA: 4.54, WHIP: 1.373, K/9: 10.3
Jorge Lopez IP: 123.7, ERA: 6.33, WHIP: 1.471, K/9: 7.9
Kevin McCarthy IP: 60.3, ERA: 4.48, WHIP: 1.476, K/9: 5.7
Josh Staumont IP: 19.3, ERA: 3.72, WHIP: 1.606, K/9: 7
27. Miami Marlins
Closer
Brandon Kintzler (CHC) IP: 57, ERA: 2.68, WHIP: 1.035, K/9: 7.6
Set-up man
Ryne Stanek (MIA/TB) IP: 77, ERA: 3.97, WHIP: 1.299, K/9: 10.4
Others
Brad Boxberger (KC) IP: 26.7, ERA: 5.4, WHIP: 1.573, K/9: 9.1
Jeff Brigham IP: 38.3, ERA: 4.46, WHIP: 1.305, K/9: 9.2
Adam Conley IP: 60.7, ERA: 6.53, WHIP: 1.73, K/9: 7.9
Yimi Garcia (LAD) IP: 62.3, ERA: 3.61, WHIP: 0.867, K/9: 9.5
Sterling Sharp (AA ’19) IP: 49.7, ERA: 3.99, WHIP: 1.409, K/9: 8.2
Stephen Tarpley (NYY) IP: 24.7, ERA: 6.93, WHIP: 1.984, K/9: 12.4
28. Detroit Tigers
Closer
Joe Jimenez IP: 59.7, ERA: 4.37, WHIP: 1.323, K/9: 12.4
Set-up man
Buck Farmer IP: 67.7, ERA: 3.72, WHIP: 1.27, K/9: 9.7
Others
Tyler Alexander IP: 53.7, ERA: 4.86, WHIP: 1.397, K/9: 7.9
Jose Cisnero IP: 35.3, ERA: 4.33, WHIP: 1.53, K/9: 10.2
Bryan Garcia IP: 6.7, ERA: 12.15, WHIP: 2.09, K/9: 9.4
Rony Garcia (AA ’19) IP: 105.3, ERA: 4.44, WHIP: 1.253, K/9: 8.9
David McKay (DET/SEA) IP: 26.3, ERA: 5.47, WHIP: 1.407, K/9: 11.6
Gregory Soto IP: 57.7, ERA: 5.77, WHIP: 1.854, K/9: 7
29. Seattle Mariners
Closers
Yoshihisa Hirano (ARI) IP: 53, ERA: 4.75, WHIP: 1.377, K/9: 10.4
Matt Magill (MIN/SEA) IP: 50.7, ERA: 4.09, WHIP: 1.4, K/9: 11.4
Set-up man
Carl Edwards (CHC/SD) IP: 17, ERA: 8.47, WHIP: 1.471, K/9: 10.1
Others
Austin Adams (DET/MIN) IP: 16.7, ERA: 7.02, WHIP: 1.856, K/9: 7.5
Dan Altavilla IP: 14.7, ERA: 5.52, WHIP: 1.429, K/9: 11
Brandon Brennan IP: 47.3, ERA: 4.56, WHIP: 1.226, K/9: 8.9
Nestor Cortes (NYY) IP: 66.7, ERA: 5.67, WHIP: 1.544, K/9: 9.3
Erik Swanson IP: 58, ERA: 5.74, WHIP: 1.172, K/9: 8.1
30. San Francisco Giants
Closer
Tony Watson IP: 54, ERA: 4.17, WHIP: 1.259, K/9: 6.8
Set-up man
Tyler Rogers IP: 17.7, ERA: 1.02, WHIP: 0.847, K/9: 8.1
Others
Shaun Anderson IP: 96, ERA: 5.44, WHIP: 1.552, K/9: 6.6
Trevor Cahill (LAA) IP: 102.3, ERA: 5.98, WHIP: 1.466, K/9: 7.1
Sam Coonrod IP: 27.7, ERA: 3.58, WHIP: 1.227, K/9: 6.5
Jarlin Garcia (MIA) IP: 50.7, ERA: 3.02, WHIP: 1.105, K/9: 6.9
Trevor Gott IP: 52.7, ERA: 4.44, WHIP: 1.101, K/9: 9.7
Wandy Peralta (CIN/SF) IP: 39.7, ERA: 5.67, WHIP: 1.411, K/9: 7.3