- Craig Kimbrel
- Aroldis Chapman
- Jonathan Papelbon
- Rafael Soriano
- Joe Nathan
- Mariano Rivera
- JJ Putz
- Fernando Rodney
- Glen Perkins
- Jason Grilli
- Sergio Romo
- Greg Holland
- Jim Johnson
- Casey Janssen
- Addison Reed
- John Axford
- Ernesto Frieri
- Tom Wilhelmsen
- Chris Perez
- Steve Cishek
- Huston Street
- Joel Hanrahan
- Bobby Parnell
- Brandon League
- Rafael Betancourt
- Grant Balfour
- Jose Veras
- Mitchell Boggs
- Carlos Marmol
- Ryan Madson
- Jason Motte
- Frank Francisco
Currently on DL
Ryan Madson
Frank Francisco
Jason Motte
*This list is compiled only of relievers who are in-line to get saves, or who could be in-line to get saves from the start of the season. For the top relievers who are expected to start as set-up men but likely to see save opps later in the season, check out “Speculative Saves.” These rankings are heavily based upon which relievers are most likely to hold onto the job for any number of reasons (skills, trade target, health, and job security). It will also constantly be kept updated throughout the season. See below.
*Each of these lists is ordered in order from most to least (ie: the most solid closer is Craig Kimbrel). This will constantly be kept updated throughout the season
Solid
Craig Kimbrel
Jason Motte
Rafael Soriano
Jonathan Papelbon
Joe Nathan
Fernando Rodney
Solid – Lack Experience
Greg Holland
Glen Perkins
Jason Grilli
Health Risk
Frank Francisco
Ryan Madson
Huston Street
Mariano Rivera
JJ Putz
Casey Janssen
Skills/Job Security Risk
Frank Francisco
Carlos Marmol
Casey Janssen
Jose Veras
Ryan Madson
John Axford
Joel Hanrahan
Jonathan Broxton
Brandon League
Steve Cishek
Addison Reed
Jim Johnson
Trade Risk
Grant Balfour
Jose Veras
Rafael Betancourt
Huston Street
Tom Wilhelmsen
Chris Perez
Carlos Marmol
Frank Francisco
Sharing the Role
Sergio Romo
“Temporary” Fill-ins
Bobby Parnell
Ernesto Frieri
Multiple Risks
Frank Francisco (Health/Trade/Security)
Carlos Marmol (Trade/Security)
Jose Veras (Trade/Security)
Ryan Madson (Health/Security)
Huston Street (Health/Trade)
Trade Targets
Grant Balfour – Free Agent in 2014
Frank Francisco – Free Agent in 2014
Carlos Marmol – Free Agent in 2014
Joel Hanrahan – Free Agent in 2014
Rafael Betancourt – $4.25M mutual option
Huston Street – $7M club option
Jose Veras – $3.25M club option
JJ Putz – Free Agent in 2015
Jim Johnson – Free Agent in 2015
Chris Perez – Free Agent in 2015
Jason Grilli – Free Agent in 2015
Tom Wilhelmsen