Closing time 4/26: Ranking The Top 30 Closers Every Wednesday

Another week is in the books and again we have more change and more change at the closer position. A couple of teams have decided to go the “co-closer” path,...

Another week is in the books and again we have more change and more change at the closer position. A couple of teams have decided to go the "co-closer" path, with the Nationals and Phillies being the most prominent. It's a shame things have gone the way they have for Blake Treinen, and a bit surprising given his great stuff and past success in a set-up role. Given the state of that bullpen and the way Dusty Baker does things, there's certainly still a shot Treinen ends up back in the role at some point this season. Still, he isn't worth holding on to in standard leagues at the moment. #FreeHectorNeris has finally come to fruition, well sort of. He still isn't "the" closer yet, but it seems like the Phils are heading in that direction.

TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U

1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Sergio Romo

2. Aroldis Chapman (New York Yankees)—Dellin Betances, Tyler Clippard

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Rick Graham

Rick resides in the Boston area and has experience as a player and coach at the collegiate level. He has been covering relievers for Pitcher List since 2017.

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