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
Below are the 2025 Week 16 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 1.80 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 25 saves, and 61 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 1.09 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 20 saves, and 44 strikeouts.
3. 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 1.29 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 15 saves, and 51 strikeouts.
4. 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 1.80 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 18 saves, and 53 strikeouts.
5. 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 2.19 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 24 saves, and 32 strikeouts.
6. Robert Suarez, 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
Suarez has a 3.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 24 saves, and 38 strikeouts.
7. 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 4.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 21 saves, and 50 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 2.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 19 saves, and 45 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 a 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 18 saves, and 26 strikeouts.
10. Trevor Megill, Milwaukee Brewers
May 26, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Megill has a 2.64 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 19 saves, and 36 strikeouts.
