New Closers

So far this season we haven't seen a huge turnover in closers (Gagne to Torres, Corpas to Fuentes, and Putz to Morrow) but recently there have been a few injuries/poor performances that have plagued major league closers.

Here are a few things you need to know about closers and where to find saves in the next few weeks while the "original" closer comes back.

Cleveland Indians
With Joe Borowski being sent down to the minors look to Kobayashi and Betancourt to handle the saves but with the manger stating that it is going to be a committee approach don't expect all the saves to go to one guy. The safe bet here is going after Kobayashi. He is listed as the closer and has shown he can handle the duties.

Tampa Bay Rays
One of the best teams in the majors is currently without their closer Troy Percival due to left hamstring injury. Look to Wheeler and Balfour for saves. Wheeler has the experience but Balfour seems to be pitching well and converted the save last night. But reports coming out of Tampa Bay is Wheerler is the one they will turn to but when he needs a day off Balfour will close games.

Pittsburgh Pirates
With Matt Capps out for around 2 months there is a huge opening for fantasy owners to grab a closer that can give them plenty of save opportunities while Capps is gone. Look to Marte as the favourite to see saves on a regular basis but keep an eye out for Yates. These two will get the save opportunities but if you have to pick one to grab take Marte.