The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a little more than three weeks away. Players are making pushes to represent their respective leagues in Philadelphia. Certain players have pushed through early-season slumps while others are continuing to perform at elite levels. Entering Week 14, here are the top 10 relief pitchers in the league.
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1. Mason Miller, San Diego Padres
Miller is the undisputed top MLB relief pitcher. He ranks first in WHIP and ERA among MLB closers. He is second in saves among MLB relief pitchers.
2. Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians
The electric closer leads MLB in saves. He is one of three MLB relief pitchers with at least 18 saves and no more than eight walks surrendered. He is headed to end the season with the most saves.
3. Louis Varland, Toronto Blue Jays
Varland has been one of the best stories of any MLB relief pitcher. Since taking over the closer role, Varland has been perfect in save chances and is one of three closers with an ERA and WHIP under 0.90. He is in contention for his first All-Star selection.
4. Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies
Duran has been one of MLB’s top closers. Entering the week, he is in the top five in saves. His K/9 is one of the best among closers.
5. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Chapman is perfect in save chances and has an ERA and WHIP below 1.00. At 38 years old, he is still one of MLB’s best in the ninth inning of games. Aroldis Chapman will be one of the top relief pitchers available at the trade deadline.
6. Jacob Latz, Texas Rangers
Latz is having a fantastic season as Texas’s closer. He ranks first in WHIP among MLB closers. He has the second-lowest batting average against among all MLB pitchers who have pitched at least 20 innings.
7. Bryan Baker, Tampa Bay Rays
Baker has solidified Tampa Bay’s ninth-inning role throughout the season. Entering the week, he ranks third in saves. He is one of three MLB relief pitchers with at least 18 saves and an ERA under 1.90.
8. Dylan Lee, Atlanta Braves
Lee has been outstanding as one of Atlanta’s setup men. He is tied for third in holds. He has the lowest combined ERA and WHIP among MLB leaders in holds.
9. Paul Sewald, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sewald has been a stalwart at the back end of Arizona’s bullpen. He is one of three closers with a WHIP below 0.75. Entering the week, he is tied for fourth in saves among MLB relief pitchers.
10. Robert Suarez, Atlanta Braves
Suarez is part of Atlanta’s bullpen that ranks first in MLB. He has been outstanding in his first season with the Braves. Entering the week, he is the only MLB relief pitcher with at least 10 holds and an ERA and WHIP below 0.90.
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