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
The first 12 weeks of the 2025 season are in the books. Injuries are starting to stack up, but numerous players continue their great performances and are headed for the All-Star Game. Below are the top 10 power rankings for relief pitchers heading into Week 13.
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 a 1.78 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 32 strikeouts, and leads MLB with 21 saves.
2. Josh Hader, Houston Astros
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
Hader has a 1.55 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 45 strikeouts, and is perfect in 18 save chances.
3. 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 Mariners’ closer has a 1.30 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 18 saves, and 36 strikeouts in 27.2 innings.
4. Carlos Estevez, Kansas City Royals
Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (53) reacts after striking out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9)in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
Estevez owns a 1.82 ERA with 19 saves and 27 strikeouts.
5. Edwin Diaz, New York 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 a 0.95 WHIP, 15 saves, and 42 strikeouts in 28.1 innings.
6. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the tenth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Chapman has shown no signs of slowing down, posting a 1.55 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 12 saves, and 39 strikeouts in 32 appearances.
7. Will Vest, Detroit Tigers
Apr 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest (19) pitches in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Vest has assumed the closer’s role in Detroit, owning a 1.83 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 12 saves, and 36 strikeouts in 34.1 innings.
8. Emilio Pagan, Cincinnati 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 has a 0.84 WHIP, 16 saves, and 35 strikeouts.
9. 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
Finnegan has 18 saves with a respectable 2.16 ERA.
10. 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 struggled at times, but owns a 1.10 WHIP with 17 saves and 43 strikeouts in 30 innings.
