2025 Relief Pitcher Preview

05/02/2025 1h 14min
2025 Relief Pitcher Preview

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Eno and DVR wrap up their 2025 position preview series with relievers, focusing specifically on leagues that use saves as a category. How early should you consider choosing a top option? Which second, third and fourth-tier relievers offer the most value, and which unsettled situations offer viable late dart-throws that could turn into a valuable sources of saves?Rundown0:59 What Is the Earliest Pick You're Spending on a Closer?5:05 ADP Tier 1 (Top 75 Overall Picks) -- Emmanuel Clase, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Mason Miller, Edwin Dìaz, Ryan Helsley & Raisel Iglesias29:20 ADP Tier 2 (Pick 75-125 Range) -- Félix Bautista, Andres Muñoz, Jhoan Duran, Robert Suarez, Ryan Walker45:00 ADP Tier 3 (Pick 125-200 Range) -- Lucas Erceg, Trevor Megill, Jeff Hoffman, Kirby Yates, Tanner Scott, Alexis Díaz, David Bednar, Ben Joyce, Pete Fairbanks59:47 ADP Tier 4 (Pick 200-250 Range) -- Jordan Romano, Justin Martinez, Carlos Estévez, Kenley Jansen (FA), Ryan Pressly1:11:22 ADP Tier 5 (Beyond Pick 250) -- Unsettled Situations & Late ConsiderationsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Relief Pitchers: https://forms.gle/Z1Nw13vBS3XyZgmw7Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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