Significant non-closers (by current xERA)
Jun 21 2026
This week, the column runs down some relievers who are not team closers but are significant in leverage and either grab holds, vulture saves, or fill roles that make them interesting. They are broken into groups with the best xERA relievers to date first. These first four relievers have been stellar so far in 2026:
| xERA under 3.01 | SV | HD | IP | xERA | WHIP | K% | K-BB% | HR/9 | $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morejon, Adrian SD | 1 | 12 | 37.0 | 2.36 | 1.05 | 28% | 23% | 0.5 | 4 |
| Taylor, Grant CHW | 2 | 4 | 36.2 | 2.89 | 1.04 | 35% | 29% | 0.5 | 7 |
| Morillo, Juan ARI | 1 | 8 | 29.0 | 2.93 | 1.00 | 31% | 22% | 0.6 | 3 |
| Kelly, Kevin TAM | 2 | 14 | 33.1 | 3.01 | 0.90 | 21% | 15% | 0.8 | 6 |
San Diego Padres lefty Adrian Morejon (LHP, SD) has been in set-up and has pitched beautifully with a 2.36 xERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 23% K%-BB%, producing 12 holds and driving a $4 value--a great number from a non-closer. You...
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