Apr 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) earns a save against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
These are your National League saves leaders as we head into the All-Star break:
1. Robert Suarez, 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 leads the NL in saves with 28 on the year.
2. Trevor Megill, Brewers
May 26, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The Brewers closer has 21 saves
3. Emilio Pagan, Reds
Apr 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Pagan is one of the more surprising names on this list, with 19 saves.
4. Tanner Scott, Dodgers
Mar 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Scott has 18 saves on the year.
5. Edwin Diaz, Mets
May 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after recording a strike out to end the top of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Diaz has 18 saves and looks very sharp.
6. Kyle Finnegan, 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
Finnegan has closed out 18 games for the Nats.
7. Ryan Helsley, Cardinals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 09: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates an 8-5 win against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The righty flame thrower has 18 saves this season.
8. Camilo Doval, Giants
May 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the tenth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
Doval has 15 saves this season.
9. David Bednar, Pirates
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 11: David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the ninth inning during the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 11, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Bednar spent time in the minors this season at one point, but still has 12 saves in the bigs this year.
10. Raisel Iglesias, Braves
May 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The veteran righty closer has 11 saves this year.
11. Daniel Palencia, Cubs
May 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) reacts after the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The Cubs closer has 11 saves this season.
12. Shelby Miller, Diamondbacks
Jul 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann (8) and pitcher Shelby Miller (18) celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The veteran righty has 10 saves this season.
13. Ryan Walker, Giants
May 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Walker (74) pitches in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Doval has closed more games for the Giants, but Walker still has 10.
