Justin Mason Relief Pitcher Ranks: 3/11/22

March 11, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for relief pitchers for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

You can review my ranks for other positions here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/category/rankings/

Rk	Player	Team	ADP	Notes
1	Josh Hader	MLW	25.73	I like Hendriks a bit more, but there is no competition for Hader.
2	Liam Hendriks	CWS	25.98	Once Kimbrel is traded, he becomes #1
3	Raisel Iglesias	LAA	36.18	Belongs in the same conversation with Hader and Hendriks.
4	Emmanuel Clase	CLE	44.53	Could take another step forward.
5	Edwin Diaz	NYM	46.38	Skills are amazing, but 2019 still sticks in my head.
6	Aroldis Chapman	NYY	59.48	Not as safe as he once was.
7	Will Smith	ATL	69.88	Feels pretty safe.
8	Kenley Jansen	FA	68.88	Will close no matter where he lands.
9	Ryan Pressly	HOU	47.95	I think he is pretty safe.
10	Mark Melancon	ARZ	111.53	Safe, but the Diamondbacks aren’t good.
11	Jordan Romano	TOR	72.9	I worry that the Blue Jays upgrade.
12	Craig Kimbrel	CWS	120.25	Will jump once traded
13	Dylan Floro	MIA	211.1	I think he is safer than most going ahead of him.
14	Corey Knebel	PHI	125.33	I am afraid Philly adds another piece to close
15	Lou Trivino	OAK	225.15	Should be safe unless traded.
16	Giovanny Gallegos	STL	86.53	I don’t think he is “the guy.”
17	Kyle Finnegan	WAS	358.98	Should start with the role. Can he keep it?
18	Taylor Rogers	MIN	149.18	Probably is the closer if he is not traded.
19	Blake Treinen	LAD	141.98	I think the Dodgers bring someone in.
20	Scott Barlow	KC	139.35	Should get first shot.
21	Joe Barlow	TEX	201.45	Should get first shot.
22	Rowan Wick	CHC	300.93	He is the front runner, but will the Cubs add someone?
23	Camilo Doval	SF	160.28	Skills are amazing, but I don’t know that he is the closer.
24	Matt Barnes	BOS	241.53	Seems like he is the front runner, but Boston could bring someone in or go to Whitlock.
25	Jake McGee	SF	248.13	I think he could actually be the guy or at least share the role with Doval.
26	David Bednar	PIT	160.28	I think him and Stratton share duties.
27	Gregory Soto	DET	165.83	Seems like he is the front runner, but for how long with that walk rate?
28	Chris Stratton	PIT	472.23	Finished the year as the main guy, but Bednar is better.
29	Michael Fulmer	DET	316.43	First man up when Soto fails.
30	Ian Kennedy	FA	313.23	Should be in line for a job depending on where he lands.
31	Paul Sewald	SEA	292.5	I think Seattle has a frustrating committee.
32	Diego Castillo	SEA	390.6	I think Seattle has a frustrating committee.
33	Ken Giles	SEA	270.3	I think Seattle has a frustrating committee.
34	Drew Steckenrider	SEA	189.1	I think Seattle has a frustrating committee.
35	Andrew Kittredge	TB	245.7	Never trust a Rays closer.
36	Pierce Johnson	SD	410.33	I think San Diego brings someone in.
37	Cristian Javier	HOU	308	Might start in the rotation
38	Aaron Ashby	MLW	278.75	Probably the sixth starter for now.
39	Robert Suarez	SD	398.48	Dark Horse in SD.
40	Tanner Rainey	WAS	353.63	Next man up in Washington.
41	Lucas Sims	CIN	190.78	I think Cincy has a frustrating committee.
42	Art Warren	CIN	468.1	I think Cincy has a frustrating committee.
43	Amir Garrett	CIN	706.48	I think Cincy has a frustrating committee.
44	Tyler Wells	BAL	354.23	Will Baltimore win enough games for a closer to matter?
45	Cole Sulser	BAL	428.6	Will Baltimore win enough games for a closer to matter?
46	Chad Green	NYY	381.95	If Chapman falters, Green is next up.
47	Hector Neris	HOU	471.4	Neris is next man up in Houston.
48	Jorge Alcala	MIN	393.8	Could be the guy if Rogers is traded.
49	Carlos Estevez	COL	407.8	Do we care about a closer in Colorado?
50	Alex Colome	FA	454.68	Could find a role if a cheap team wants a “proven closer.”
51	Devin Williams	MLW	302.23	If Hader is ever traded, he could be an elite closer.
52	Anthony Bender	MIA	365.35	If Floro struggles, he is next up.
53	Garrett Whitlock	BOS	225.48	Should be the guy, but it sounds like he is being stretched out.
54	Brent Suter	MLW	621.4	Sneaky wins play.
55	A.J. Puk	OAK	528.73	I think he could be an amazing closer if given the chance.
56	Collin McHugh	FA	531.13	Value depends on landing spot.
57	Robert Stephenson	COL	586.7	Do we care about a closer in Colorado?
58	Daniel Bard	COL	620.7	Do we care about a closer in Colorado?
59	Alex Reyes	STL	343.53	I can’t believe they are making him a starter.
60	Josh Staumont	KC	406.95	Could be next up if Barlow struggles.
61	Brad Boxberger	FA	526.5	Value depends on landing spot.
62	Mychal Givens	FA	685.75	Value depends on landing spot.
63	Brad Hand	FA	522.95	Value depends on landing spot.
64	Tyler Duffey	MIN	593.75	Could factor in if Rogers is traded.
65	Yimi Garcia	TOR	613.15	Just the set up guy now.
66	Tyler Rogers	SF	513.58	Probably third in the pecking order.
67	Ryan Tepera	FA	572.18	Value depends on landing spot.
68	Jordan Hicks	STL	514.93	I can’t believe they are making him a starter.
69	Kendall Graveman	CWS	527.35	Should be next man up if Kimbrel is traded.
70	Brusdar Graterol	LAD	607.7	Skills are amazing, but I don’t know that he ever gets a chance.
71	Trevor Rosenthal	OAK	488.05	Value depends on landing spot and health.
72	Richard Rodriguez	FA	532.03	Value depends on landing spot.
73	Emilio Pagan	SD	588.38	I think San Diego brings someone in.
74	Jose Alvarado	PHI	619.23	Just the set up guy now.
75	Julian Merryweather	TOR	621.3	Injuries derailed him.
76	Mike Mayers	LAA	633.25	Just the set up guy now.
77	Drew Pomeranz	SD	635.7	I think San Diego brings someone in.
78	Tanner Scott	BAL	736.28	Will Baltimore win enough games for a closer to matter?
79	Hansel Robles	FA	723.88	Value depends on landing spot.
80	Yusmeiro Petit	FA	749.78	Value depends on landing spot.

ADP is based on NFBC Draft Champions leagues since 2/12/22.
Ranks are intended for 5×5 Roto leagues.