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MLB: Ranking The Top 10 Bullpens In The League

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 bullpens in MLB right now:

10. New York Yankees

TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees pitches during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Williams has settled in finally, and Luke Weaver is back from the IL.

9. Chicago Cubs

May 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) reacts after the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Closer Daniel Palencia has helped to solidify the back end of the pen.

8. Texas Rangers

Apr 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (62) celebrates after he retires the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Rangers bullpen has been great lately, moving into the top 5 in bullpen ERA.

7. 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

The Royals entire pitching staff is great, but their bullpen has been excellent, mostly thanks to Carlos Estevez, who has been a rock in save situations.

6. Boston Red Sox

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 Sox have come alive lately, and their bullpen success is a big part of it.

5. 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

The Mets have a top closer and plenty of flame throwers.

4. 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

The bullpen is great, especially Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.

3. 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

They have a bullpen ERA in the low-3s and have a solid mix of lefties and righties to use in certain situations.

2. 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

Led by Josh Hader, the Astros have one of the best bullpens in baseball.

1. San Francisco Giants

Apr 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

They have one of the lowest strikeout totals among bullpens in the league, but they have an elite ERA, WHIP, and two guys who can close out games in Doval and Walker.