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 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 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.
