Jul 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates with catcher Carson Kelly (15) getting the last out against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
These are the top 10 bullpen rankings in MLB entering the week:
10. 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 have an elite closer in Munoz and have moved into the top 10 in bullpen ERA.
9. Atlanta 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 Braves bullpen has moved into the top 10 overall for ERA.
8. 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 Jays bullpen has been mich better lately and it is a big reason why they are playing so well.
7. 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
Aroldis Chapman has been great, and the Red Sox bullpen has also been surprisingly good.
6. 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.
5. 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.
4. San Diego Padres
Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez (75) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The bullpen is great, especially Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.
3. 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 and the Cubs have a top 3 bullpen ERA in MLB.
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 an elite ERA, WHIP, and two guys who can close out games in Doval and Walker.
