Weekly Relief Highlights
This week’s fantasy baseball closer report zeroes in on the most consequential relief performances, highlighting who is turning the tide in save situations and who is battling through injury.
Devin Williams, a key figure in the Cubs’ bullpen, has been placed on the injured list after a right shoulder strain, a move that reshapes the ninth‑inning landscape for Chicago and creates a vacancy that younger arms are eager to fill.
Kodai Senga seized the opportunity, recording his first save of the season with a flawless inning against the Braves, showcasing the composure that earned him a spot in the rotation earlier this year.
Jacob Webb has been on a roll, converting three straight saves for the Cubs while posting a 2.38 ERA and striking out 60 batters, a stretch that has moved him into the conversation for the league’s most reliable late‑game option.
Among the tier‑one closers, Mason Miller continues to dominate, allowing just five runs over five innings and securing his 30th save with a 0.88 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP, while Josh Hader added his 17th save with clean work against the Giants.
Other contributors are making their mark as well; Emilio Pagán collected his 14th save after returning from the injured list, Bryan Baker extended his MLB‑leading save total to 34 with a 1.30 ERA, and Yoendrys Gómez posted three saves of his own, bringing his season total to 17.
Veterans such as Pete Fairbanks and Raisel Iglesias also contributed, with Fairbanks notching his 18th save against the Pirates and Iglesias earning a save against the Mets after a mixed week that included a loss and a win.
Beyond the mound, the sport’s media landscape is set for a high‑profile comeback, as MLB announced it will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026, a partnership that promises expanded exposure and new advertising avenues.