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MLB: Relief Pitcher Power Rankings

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 2025 MLB All-Star Game is nearly three weeks away, and voting is underway. This year’s All-Star game could feature more first-time All-Stars than previous seasons. There is still time for players to state their cases, and below are the 2025 Week 14 top 10 power rankings for relief pitchers.

1. 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 1.62 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 18 saves, and 51 strikeouts.

2. 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

Munoz has a 1.26 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 18 saves, and 38 strikeouts.

3. 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 0.93 WHIP, 21 saves, and 33 strikeouts.

4. 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 a 1.41 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 14 saves, and 45 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 2.15 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 15 saves, and 43 strikeouts.

6. 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 has a 2.14 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 22 saves, and 28 strikeouts.

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 a 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 saves, and 40 strikeouts.

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 0.88 WHIP, 17 saves, and 42 strikeouts.

9. 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 a 1.06 WHIP, 17 saves, and 44 strikeouts.

10. Felix Bautista, Baltimore Orioles

Apr 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista (74) pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Bautista has a 2.70 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 16 saves, and 36 strikeouts.

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