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 17 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 2.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 25 saves, and 65 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.
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 1.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 21 saves, and 46 strikeouts in 36 innings.
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 1.18 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 17 saves, three holds, and 58 strikeouts in 38 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 has a 1.98 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 25 saves, and 35 strikeouts in 41 innings.
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 1.66 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 19 saves, and 55 strikeouts in 38 innings.
6. Randy Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants
May 1, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Rodriguez (73) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
Rodriguez has a 0.89 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, one save, 13 holds, and 54 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.
7. Bryan Abreu, Houston Astros
Jun 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Abreu has a 1.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 23 saves, and 66 strikeouts in 42.1 innings.
8. Emilio Pagan, Cincinnati Reds
Jul 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Pagan has a 2.93 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 20 saves, two holds, and 50 strikeouts in 40 innings.
9. 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 3.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 28 saves, and 43 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.
10. Abner Uribe, Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) gestures after striking out Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Spencer Steer (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Uribe has a 2.33 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, one save, 26 holds, and 60 strikeouts in 46.1 innings.
