Closer Report for Week 15

As we reach the All-Star break, let's take a look at the closer leaderboards.

Saves

1. Craig Kimbrel - 28 All Star
2. Huston Street - 26 
3. Heath Bell - 26 All Star
4. Joel Hanrahan - 26 All Star
5. Brian Wilson - 25 All Star

News and Notes From Around the Bullpen

• David Hernandez may not give back the closer's job when J.J. Putz returns if he keeps pitching like this. He recorded 4 saves, threw 3.1 innings pitched, and struck out 5 this week. Manager Kirk Gibson has said that Putz will reclaim the role when he returns, but it isn't clear exactly how far after the All-Star break that will be.
• Kevin Gregg was ejected from the game on Friday following an altercation with David Ortiz, and might see a suspension coming. If he is suspended, Koji Uehara could be in line for the few save chances that happen during that time.
• Francisco Cordero blew three different save opportunities this week, including taking the loss on both Friday and Sunday. Aroldis Chapman is in the Reds' bullpen, but I think that Cordero would have to blow at least another 3 saves before manager Dusty Baker contemplates pulling Cordero.
• Matt Capps struggled coming into the week, but recorded a clean 6 pitch save on Friday night. If he can string together a few of these in a row, I could see the Twins trying to move him pretty quickly.
• Sergio Romo got the save on Saturday night for the Giants, but this was after Brian Wilson had pitched in each of the previous 3 games. Wilson was back for the save on Sunday night.
• Javy Guerra recorded 2 saves for the Dodgers this week, and it appears that he may be the best option in that bullpen. If he is still available in your league and you need saves, I'd go grab him quick. 

1. Heath Bell
2. Francisco Rodriguez
3. Joakim Soria
4. Matt Capps
5. Jason Isringhausen