Now that the MLB trade deadline has come and gone, lets assess some of the damage done to the fantasy closer market. This group certainly got weaker, especially in the back half of the list which see's a lot of new names. However it looked like it was going to be worse, with Zach Britton and Brad Hand both being heavily rumored to be dealt on Monday, but neither team could find a deal worth pulling the trigger on. Hand especially looks like the biggest fantasy winner, as he could be in line to be a top 10-12 closer over the final two months of the season, as long as the Padres can give him opportunities.
TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U
1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Brandon Morrow
2. Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)—Addison Reed, Matt Barnes
3. Felipe Rivero (Pittsburgh Pirates)—Juan Nicasio, Joaquin Benoit
