Closing Time 7/12: Ranking the Top 30 Closers Every Wednesday

After a shortened week, there are just a few changes at the bottom and the top of the list, with much of the middle staying in tact post All-Star game. Looking at...

After a shortened week, there are just a few changes at the bottom and the top of the list, with much of the middle staying in tact post All-Star game. Looking at the AL East relievers, Craig Kimbrel and Roberto Osuna continued their steady runs of dominance, while the other 3, Zach Britton, Aroldis Chapman and Alex Colome underwhelmed again this week. It's really a group that could be interchangeable 2-5 for the rest of the year (Colome was a legitimate top 10 option at one point too).

TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U

1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Sergio Romo

2. Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)—Matt Barnes, Joe Kelly

3. Roberto Osuna (Toronto Blue Jays)—Ryan Tepera, Danny Barnes

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Rick Graham

Rick resides in the Boston area and has experience as a player and coach at the collegiate level. He has been covering relievers for Pitcher List since 2017.

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