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Published May 13, 2026
It's been four weeks since our mid-April closer report, and the ninth inning has not stayed still.
Edwin Díaz had elbow surgery, Josh Hader is still on the IL, Ryan Helsley joined him there, Ryan Walker got optioned to Triple-A, Jordan Romano was DFA'd, and Louis Varland has taken over the Blue Jays job. A refreshed team-by-team look at every MLB closer situation as of May 13.
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Top 10 non-closer relievers by effectiveness rating and 2026 performance. These setup men and middle relievers are quietly dominating.
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We rank the top 25 hardest throwers by peak fastball velocity this season.
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