Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
These are your top 10 RP in MLB entering the week:
1. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres
Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) reacts after pitching during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Suarez has yet to surrender a run in 11 innings, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.45 WHIP, league-leading 10 saves, and 13 strikeouts.
2. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Seattle closer has pitched 13 innings, allowing zero runs, owning a 0.00 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, nine saves, and 17 strikeouts.
3. Mason Miller, Athletics
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 17: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at the Oakland Coliseum on April 17, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Cardinals 6-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
Arguably the most electric arm of all closers, Miller has a 2.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, eight saves, and 18 strikeouts in nine innings. Mason Miller leads all relievers with an 18.00 K/9.
4. Josh Hader, Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 18: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros reacts to the win over Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images)
Off to another dominating season, Hader is seven for seven in save opportunities with a 0.69 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 13 innings.
5. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels
Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
One of the three closers not to allow a run, Jansen has a 0.88 WHIP, six saves, and eight strikeouts in eight innings.
6. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Hoffman has locked down the closer role for Toronto with a 1.35 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, six saves, and 19 strikeouts in 13.1 innings.
7. Kyle Finnegan, Washington Nationals
Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) throws the ball during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Second in MLB with nine saves, Finnegan posts a 1.64 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 11 innings.
8. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Showing no signs of slowing down in his 16th season, Chapman owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, four saves, and 14 strikeouts in 9.1 innings.
9. Jason Adam, San Diego Padres
Apr 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The top setup man has dominated out of the bullpen, registering a 0.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, nine holds, and 17 strikeouts in 13 innings.
10. Lucas Erceg, Kansas City Royals
Apr 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) pitches during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Erceg has been Kansas City’s most reliable bullpen arm with a 0.87 ERA, 0.39 WHIP, one save, eight holds, and seven strikeouts in 10.1 innings.
