MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 18: Edwin Díaz #39 of the New York Mets pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 18, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
These are the saves leaders in the National League heading into play on Sunday:
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 17 on the year.
2. 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 15 games for the Nats.
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 13 saves.
4. 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 12 saves this season.
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 struggled early this season but has been better lately and has 11 saves.
6. 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 10 saves.
7. Tanner Scott, Dodgers
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
Scott has struggled over the past week and blown some saves, but he still has 10 on the year.
8. 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 some games for the Giants, but Walker leads the way with 10.
9. 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 has closed out 8 games for the Braves.
10. Jordan Romano, Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jordan Romano (68) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
He was horrible in April, but has been excellent in May. He has a total of 8 saves this season.
