The State of Saves in Fantasy Baseball: Strategy and Tips

TLDRThe state of saves in fantasy baseball has improved with more teams having a set closer. In standard 5x5 Roto leagues, drafting two closers is usually sufficient, but drafting a third closer can help secure the saves category. There is still some attrition and turnover among closers, so it's important to monitor the closer landscape throughout the season. Late-round closers like Jose Leclerc and Jose Alvarado offer value. Overall, the strategy is to draft a top closer early, complemented by solid RP2 options, and consider a third closer to maximize saves.

Key insights

Drafting two closers is generally sufficient in standard 5x5 Roto leagues.

Late-round closers like Jose Leclerc and Jose Alvarado offer value.

There is still some attrition and turnover among closers, so monitor the closer landscape throughout the season.

Q&A

How many closers should I draft in standard 5x5 Roto leagues?

—Drafting two closers is usually sufficient, but a third closer can help maximize saves.

Which late-round closers offer value?

—Jose Leclerc and Jose Alvarado are late-round closers worth targeting.

Timestamped Summary

09:34In standard 5x5 Roto leagues, drafting two closers is generally enough to secure the saves category.

11:32Late-round closers like Jose Leclerc and Jose Alvarado offer value and can be drafted as RP2 options.

12:45It's important to monitor the closer landscape throughout the season, as there can be attrition and turnover.

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