Bullpen Barometer: Fantasy Closer Rankings

Here is a list of the top closers to own in fantasy for the rest of the season (stats through Wednesday):

1. LHP Aroldis Chapman, Yankees

The Cuban Missile may not wow anyone with his strikeout numbers right now, but don't forget that he averaged 16.1 Ks per nine innings as Cincinnati's stopper from 2012-2015. You're in a league of your own when you can throw 106 MPH.

2. RHP Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox

Kimbrel has a good track record and racks up plenty of punchouts. Once Boston's offense stops scoring 10 runs a game, the save opportunities will be more frequent.

3. RHP Wade Davis, Royals

It's hard to believe that a guy with a 0.98 ERA since 2014 is third on this list, but Davis' strikeout upside isn't in the same stratosphere as Kimbrel and Chapman.

4. RHP Kenley Jansen, Dodgers

This catcher-turned-relief pitcher also doesn't record the strikeouts like Kimbrel and Chapman do, but he is as steady as they come. Jansen's movement on his Mariano Rivera-like cutter produces very weak contact and keeps the ball in the yard.

5. RHP David Robertson, White Sox

Like Jansen, Robertson's best pitch is his cutter which he learned as Rivera's understudy in New York. His out pitch, however, is a sharp curveball. If the White Sox continue to lead the Central, the save opportunities will be there.

6. RHP Trevor Rosenthal, Cardinals

Rosenthal has had some command issues this season, issuing 12 walks. Yet, he still continues to whiff batters at a superb rate. He's just 26 and is already a proven closer on a strong team. The save situations will come.

7. LHP Zach Britton, Orioles

There are two unique characteristics about Britton that you don't often find in a closer: he's left-handed, and his go-to pitch is a sinker. It's extremely hard to square up this pitch that he throws 90 percent of the time. He has a 1.74 ERA and just eight homers allowed since becoming a full-time reliever in 2014.

8. RHP Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays

Osuna, 21, is arguably the best young closer in the game. He has three dominating pitches and can throw them at anytime. He is a great buy-low candidate with just nine saves. Toronto is just 4-10 in one-run games, so he's bound to have more opportunities if the rest of the 'pen can pull its weight.

9. RHP Hector Rondon, Cubs

Rondon has been lights out this season. The Cubs lead the majors with 31 wins this season, so expect the save opportunities to be right around the corner.

10. RHP Jeurys Familia, Mets

Familia has converted all 16 of his save chances - good for second in the majors. The opportunities will likely continue considering the strong pitching staff of the Mets. The strikeout numbers keep him from being any higher.

11. RHP Mark Melancon, Pirates

Melancon converted 51 of 53 save opportunities a year ago, but is kept out of the top-10 because of his low strikeout totals. He will still likely rack up plenty of saves on a competitive Pirates squad.

12. RHP A.J. Ramos, Marlins

Ramos has been perfect in save opportunities for the Marlins this season, but he has already walked 13 batters. Considering this is just his second season closing, Melancon is a safer option than Ramos.

13. RHP Alex Colome, Rays

Colome has filled in as the closer for Brad Boxberger better than the Rays could have hoped. His numbers are sparkling, but with Boxberger nearing a return, Colome could be on a short leash if he begins to struggle.

14. RHP Santiago Casilla, Giants

Even at 35-years-old, Casilla continues to be effective and record over a strikeout per inning. The Giants seem to have really turned a corner as they lead the NL West, so save chances should continue to be aplenty.

15. RHP Cody Allen, Indians

Allen has pitched worse this season than in years prior, but he continues to pile up the punchouts. It's a bit concerning, however, that he has already issues 13 free passes.

16. RHP Steve Cishek, Mariners

Cishek struggled while pitching for the Marlins last season, but has clearly found a home in Seattle. He has allowed just 15 hits so far while pitching the ninth inning for a Mariners team that looks playoff-bound.

17. RHP Sam Dyson, Rangers

Pick up Dyson if he's available. He has taken over closing duties from Shawn Tolleson. He relies heavily on a sinking fastball, which leads to more ground outs than strikeouts, but remains effective.

18. RHP Jeanmar Gomez, Phillies

Gomez is a great sell-high candidate. His MLB-leading 17 saves likely won't hold up considering the overachieving Phillies are 14-4 in one-run games. His ERA is good, but unspectacular. He isn't a strikeout pitcher and doesn't have much of a track record.

19. RHP Francisco Rodriguez, Tigers

K-Rod's ERA might not look impressive, but ever since an awful debut with the Tigers, the veteran stopper has a 2.16 ERA with batters hitting just .190.

20. RHP Jonathan Papelbon, Nationals

At 35 years old, Papelbon's fastball now sits in the low 90s, but he remains effective thanks to his splitter/slider combo. He won't strike out many hitters these days, but pitching for a good Washington club gives him fantasy value.

21. LHP Jake McGee, Rockies

McGee's ERA would be great if it weren't for one appearance in which he allowed five earned runs in 2/3 of an inning. Colorado isn't the friendliest place to pitch, but his free and easy fastball can still blow past hitters. He's a sneaky buy-low candidate in NL-only leagues.

22. RHP Jeremy Jeffress, Brewers

Jeffress has always had a great fastball, but he always had trouble staying on the field due to various injuries and suspensions. Now that he's firmly entrenched as Milwaukee's stopper. The only issue is getting save chances on a poor team.

23. RHP Fernando Rodney, Padres

Speaking of not getting a chance to close out games, how about Rodney? The 39-year-old is still chucking in the mid 90s and has yet to allow run. It doesn't seem as though he'll get more opportunities going forward considering how bad San Diego is.

24. RHP Ryan Madson, Athletics

Madson wasn't a huge strikeout pitcher in his heyday, and isn't now that he's 35. Oakland is eight games under .500, leaving the Mad Dog with value in just AL-only leagues.

25. RHP Brad Ziegler, Diamondbacks

Ziegler is basically Chad Bradford 2.0, although the former's career has been much longer. His fastball sits in the low 80s, but he remains an effective late inning reliever with great deception. However, Arizona is undergoing a disappointing season and save opportunities are scarce.

26. RHP Huston Street, Angels

Street is currently on the disabled list, but is on the road to recovery, as he will head to extended spring training on Friday. He never relied on velocity when he was younger, which is why he can still close out games at 32.

27. RHP Luke Gregerson, Astros

Gregerson isn't overpowering by any stretch, but a great slider helps him get some strikeouts. He's tough to rely on in anything other than AL-only leagues.

28. RHP Arodys Vizcaino, Braves

Vizcaino has a 1.52 ERA since the start of last season, with 66 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings. At 25, he certainly has the makeup of an elite closer, though Atlanta has won just 12 games this season and have the worst roster in baseball by a landslide. He can help your team, just not in the saves category.

29. LHP Tony Cingrani, Reds

Well, at least Cingrani gets strikeouts.

30. RHP Kevin Jepsen, Twins

After looking at Jepsen's numbers, this list probably should have ended at 29.