Jacob Latz leads MLB saves in June; Reds activate Emilio Pagán
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jacob Latz of the Texas Rangers topped the MLB saves leaderboard in June, recording a total of four saves and boasting a 1.71 ERA. The Cincinnati Reds welcomed back closer Emilio Pagán, who was activated from the injured list. Meanwhile, Ryan Helsley of the Baltimore Orioles faces potential sidelining due to elbow discomfort. Closer rankings reflect a competitive as players vie for top positions heading into July.
- •Jacob Latz recorded four saves last month, totaling 18 on the season.
- •Emilio Pagán returns to the Reds' lineup after injury.
- •Ryan Helsley may face time out due to elbow issues.
- •MLB updates closer rankings reflecting performance trends.
- •Fantasy implications grow as save opportunities shift among teams.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Jacob Latz tops saves leaderboard in June, Reds welcome back Emilio Pagán
"Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
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