Top MLB relief pitchers ranked as week 12 approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
With the 2026 MLB season entering its twelfth week, several relief pitchers stand out. Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres leads the league with impressive statistics, including K/9 and a perfect save record. Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians has rebounded to lead MLB in saves, while Aroldis Chapman of the Boston Red Sox boasts an ERA below 0.50. Other notable pitchers include Erik Sabrowski and Jhoan Duran, both performing strongly for their teams. The impact of injuries on key players is also being felt across the league as the season progresses.
- •Mason Miller leads MLB closers in K/9 and saves.
- •Cade Smith is leading the league in saves for Cleveland.
- •Aroldis Chapman has an ERA below 0.50 this season.
- •Injuries are starting to impact several players' performances.
- •Week twelve features top relief pitchers across significant teams.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking top MLB relief pitchers entering week 12
"MLB has completed 11 weeks of the 2026 season. Certain players are having great seasons, but injuries are starting to affect some of the game’s best players. Heading into week twelve, here are the top ten relief pitchers in the…
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