Updated 2020 fantasy baseball rankings: Relief pitcher
Here are the relief pitcher rankings in standard 5x5 leagues for the 2020 season.
Note: To differentiate from starters who also get reliever eligibility, these rankings are designed to highlight pitchers expected to pitch out of the bullpen. The lone exception is St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez, who has reliever eligibility despite his expected return to the rotation.
Rankings updated on March 11.
Rankings
Top 200 | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hader | MIL |
| 2 | Kirby Yates | SD |
| 3 | Kenley Jansen | LAD |
| 4 | Edwin Diaz | NYM |
| 5 | Aroldis Chapman* | NYY |
| 6 | Roberto Osuna | HOU |
| 7 | Ken Giles | TOR |
| 8 | Liam Hendriks | OAK |
| 9 | Brad Hand | CLE |
| 10 | Craig Kimbrel | CHC |
| 11 | Taylor Rogers | MIN |
| 12 | Raisel Iglesias | CIN |
| 13 | Hector Neris | PHI |
| 14 | Sean Doolittle | WAS |
| 15 | Carlos Martinez | STL |
| 16 | Brandon Workman | BOS |
| 17 | Hansel Robles | LAA |
| 18 | Alex Colome | CHW |
| 19 | Nick Anderson | TB |
| 20 | Jose Leclerc | TEX |
| 21 | Giovanny Gallegos | STL |
| 22 | Archie Bradley | ARI |
| 23 | Joe Jimenez | DET |
| 24 | Ian Kennedy | KC |
| 25 | Mark Melancon | ATL |
| 26 | Keone Kela | PIT |
| 27 | Wade Davis | COL |
| 28 | Will Smith | ATL |
| 29 | Mychal Givens | BAL |
| 30 | Tony Watson | SF |
* - contracted coronavirus and out for "foreseeable future"
No major changes were necessary as closer battles are nebulous at best entering the season, especially with no significant, long-term injuries looming. Consult closer depth charts before drafting to make sure you're targeting pitchers in line for saves if your league doesn't also count holds.