Fantasy Baseball 2012: Rest-of-Season Save Projections for Relievers
Giants closer and facial-hair expert Brian Wilson (3.17 career ERA) has racked up 163 saves in his last four seasons (2008-11).
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Accuscore has made a few on-the-fly revisions to its seasonal projections, amid the rash of recent injuries to prominent closers. These 30 relievers will collect 24 or more saves from this point forward (April 6-Sept. 30):
1. Jonathan Papelbon, Phillies—46
2. Mariano Rivera, Yankees—44
3. Jose Valverde, Tigers—44
4. Jason Motte, Cardinals—43
5. Joe Nathan, Rangers—40
6. Jordan Walden, Angels—40
7. Brian Wilson, Giants—38
8. Craig Kimbrel, Braves—38
9. Rafael Betancourt, Rockies—37
10. John Axford, Brewers—36
11. Sergio Santos, Blue Jays—35
12. Sean Marshall, Reds—35
13. Carlos Marmol, Cubs—34
14. J.J. Putz, Diamondbacks—33
15. Matt Capps, Twins—33
16. Heath Bell, Marlins—32
17. Joel Hanrahan, Pirates—32
18. Alfredo Aceves, Red Sox—31
19. Brandon League, Mariners—31
20. Drew Storen, Nationals—30
21. Kyle Farnsworth, Rays—30
22. Matt Thornton, White Sox—30
23. Chris Perez, Indians—29
24. Javy Guerra, Dodgers—29
25. Grant Balfour, Athletics—29
26. Huston Street, Padres—28
27. Frank Francisco, Mets—28
28. Jim Johnson, Orioles—25
29. Brett Myers, Astros—25
30. Jonathan Broxton, Royals—24
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