2022 fantasy baseball rankings: Relief pitcher
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Here are the 2022 relief pitcher rankings for standard 5x5 leagues.
Rankings
Top 200 | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hader | MIL |
| 2 | Liam Hendriks | CWS |
| 3 | Raisel Iglesias | LAA |
| 4 | Emmanuel Clase | CLE |
| 5 | Edwin Diaz | NYM |
| 6 | Aroldis Chapman | NYY |
| 7 | Ryan Pressly | HOU |
| 8 | Kenley Jansen | ATL |
| 9 | Jordan Romano | TOR |
| 10 | Giovanny Gallegos | STL |
| 11 | Michael Kopech | CWS |
| 12 | Mark Melancon | ARI |
| 13 | Ranger Suarez | PHI |
| 14 | Blake Treinen | LAD |
| 15 | Camilo Doval | SF |
| 16 | Craig Kimbrel | LAD |
| 17 | Scott Barlow | KC |
| 18 | Taylor Rogers | MIN |
| 19 | Corey Knebel | PHI |
| 20 | Andrew Kittredge | TB |
| 21 | Dylan Floro | MIA |
| 22 | Matt Barnes | BOS |
| 23 | Gregory Soto | DET |
| 24 | Lou Trivino | OAK |
| 25 | Will Smith | ATL |
| 26 | Lucas Sims | CIN |
| 27 | Joe Barlow | TEX |
| 28 | Kyle Finnegan | WSH |
| 29 | David Bednar | PIT |
| 30 | Ken Giles | SEA |
Figuring out when to prioritize relievers in drafts is an annual conundrum. Snagging a pitcher from the top 12 is a prudent course of action. After battling a finger injury toward the end of 2021, Rogers appears ready to bounce back and could easily be a top-10 closer at the end of the season. It's always difficult to trust a single Rays reliever for saves, but Kittredge appears to be the clubhouse leader and could turn a nice profit at his price tag. Giles is an interesting flier to take as he looks to recapture the form that made him one of baseball's best closers before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020.