The Hold Up 8/3: Ranking the Top 70 Relievers for Holds Every Week

We are now post the non-waiver MLB deadline and with that, I decided to revamp these reliever rankings a bit for the rest of the season. This formula is roughly...

We are now post the non-waiver MLB deadline and with that, I decided to revamp these reliever rankings a bit for the rest of the season. This formula is roughly 40% fantasy value to this point, 40% peripheral numbers (FIP, xFIP, SwStr%, etc.) and 20% opportunity. There are some major changes this week due to this, so I'll be looking forward to receiving some feedback on the current list.

TIER 1: Good Vibrations

1. Mychal Givens (Baltimore Orioles)

2. Ryan Madson (Washington Nationals)

3. Pat Neshek (Colorado Rockies)

4. Dellin Betances (New York Yankees)

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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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