Yahoo Sports Releases July 2024 Reliever Rankings

The July rest-of-season rankings have been released, listing players based on their perceived 5×5 value going forward. In two weeks, the way-too-early 2025 rankings will be shared in the same format. For more player news, waiver claims, roster advice, and updates from experts all season long, listeners can tune in to the Rotoworld Baseball Show or download it from their favorite podcast platform.

The rankings include relief pitcher ROS rankings, with some players dropping off due to various factors such as potential trades. Tanner Scott is likely to be traded by the Marlins, impacting his ranking if he moves to a team that won’t use him as a closer. Other players like Carlos Estévez, Kyle Finnegan, and Yimi García could see their rankings change based on their trade status. García, despite an elbow concern, may become a top-20 reliever for the rest of the season if he returns to his full form.

With potential trades impacting closers and setup men on various teams, there aren’t many speculative options at the moment. Players like A.J. Puk and Anthony Bender from the Marlins, Luis Garcia from the Angels, Finnegan and Hunter Harvey from the Nationals, and Yates, David Robertson, and José Leclerc from the Rangers are all potential trade targets, affecting their rankings. Stashing players like Kevin Ginkel in anticipation of trades could be a strategic move for fantasy managers.

There is a significant gap in the rankings between James McArthur and Hector Neris, with uncertainty around Neris but a belief that he may be the best bet among the healthy relievers on the Cubs. Additionally, the return of players like Adbert Alzolay, Julian Merryweather, or Mark Leiter Jr. from injury could impact the closer role in the second half of the season.