Closing Time 9/27: Ranking the Top 30 Closers Every Wednesday

With one more week to go in the 2017 MLB season, we also get one last closing change of importance. Jeurys Familia will spend the final week of the season...

With one more week to go in the 2017 MLB season, we also get one last closing change of importance. Jeurys Familia will spend the final week of the season in the role following A.J. Ramos dealing with bicep soreness following a string of poor outings. For those who stayed patient and held on to Familia til this point, perhaps it has paid off for you, if you are still alive that is. For most, holding out this long was a waste. If you are in the championship round of your league right now, and Familia is available, he is certainly worth a look as extra save insurance. Outside of him and maybe Brad Brach at this point, not much else on the waiver wire will probably help. That being said, good luck to all of you still competing at this point and it has been a pleasure delivering these weekly articles to you all season.

TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U

1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Tony Watson

2. Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)—Addison Reed, Matt Barnes

3. Corey Knebel (Milwaukee Brewers)—Anthony Swarzak, Josh Hader

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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.