Twins' Yoendrys Gomez, A's Elvis Alvarado rise in closer candidacy

Elvis Alvarado and Yoendrys Gomez have emerged as top closer candidates for the Athletics and Twins, respectively. Alvarado has recorded two saves since taking over the role, with manager Mark Kotsay praising his performance, including a fastball reaching 102 mph. Gomez, recently acquired, holds a 1.65 ERA and five saves for Minnesota, significantly outperforming his bullpen peers. Meanwhile, both the White Sox and Royals face more complicated closer situations, with potential for multiple options going forward. The upcoming performances of Alvarado and Gomez could solidify their roles in the coming weeks.

• 2:15 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Elvis Alvarado, Yoendrys Gomez emerge as closer contenders for Twins, A's