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
These are the MLB relief pitcher power rankings 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 a 1.91 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 20 saves, and 30 strikeouts in 28.1 innings.
2. 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)
The Astros’ closer has a 1.29 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 17 saves, and 43 strikeouts in 28 innings.
3. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Apr 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) and relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) celebrate after a game against the Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Munoz continues to lock down the ninth inning for Seattle with a 1.40 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 17 saves, and 33 strikeouts in 25.2 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 posts a 1.95 ERA, with 18 saves and 26 strikeouts.
5. Edwin Diaz, New York Mets
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)
Diaz owns a 0.95 WHIP, with 14 saves and 40 strikeouts in 26.1 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
The Toronto closer has 15 saves and 42 strikeouts in 28.2 innings.
7. 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 0.83 WHIP, 15 saves, and 33 strikeouts.
8. Jhoan Duran, Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrates his teams win against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Duran has a 1.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, nine saves, and 35 strikeouts in 29.1 innings.
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 in 21 opportunities.
10. Pete Fairbanks, Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Peter Fairbanks (29) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Fairbanks has a 1.73 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 12 saves, and 23 strikeouts.
