The Bullpen Tracker: AL
A weekly article looking for saves and holds across the league
This is the time of year when bullpen roles can change overnight. Stashing the right setup man now can pay off in a big way over the final two months.
Baltimore Orioles
Closer: Committee
With Ryan Helsley back on the IL, Baltimore heads back to a committee.
Holds Targets: Andrew Kittredge, Rico Garcia, Grant Wolfram, Tyler Wells
Kittredge and Garcia are the obvious priorities and should split plenty of save and hold opportunities. Wolfram and Wells enter the mix as deeper speculative adds.
Boston Red Sox
Closer: Aroldis Chapman
Twenty-two saves and still one of the safest closers in baseball.
Holds Targets: Garrett Whitlock, Tyron Guerrero, Justin Slaten
Whitlock remains the clear top setup option. Guerrero is the new name to watch, bringing premium velocity and an increasing leverage role.
New York Yankees
Closer: David Bednar
No changes here. Still pitching well and firmly in control.
Holds Targets: Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, Brent Headrick
Doval falls off the list after losing leverage opportunities. Cruz remains the best fantasy play of the group.