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.
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