by The following 2016 fantasy baseball relief pitcher rankings are based on standard 5×5 scoring. Pitching categories include Wins, ERA, WHIP, Ks, and Saves. While the rankings are based in large part on a player’s projected performance, we also take into account upside and risk. While several players are eligible at multiple positions, each player is only ranked once in their primary position.
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Tier | Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Craig Kimbrel | BOS |
| 1 | 2 | Kenley Jansen | LA |
| 1 | 3 | Wade Davis | KC |
| 2 | 4 | Jeurys Familia | NYM |
| 2 | 5 | Zach Britton | BAL |
| 2 | 6 | Ken Giles | HOU |
| 3 | 7 | Mark Melancon | PIT |
| 3 | 8 | Trevor Rosenthal | STL |
| 3 | 9 | Hector Rondon | CHC |
| 3 | 10 | Aroldis Chapman | NYY |
| 4 | 11 | Cody Allen | CLE |
| 4 | 12 | David Robertson | CWS |
| 4 | 13 | Francisco Rodriguez | DET |
| 4 | 14 | A.J. Ramos | MIA |
| 4 | 15 | Glen Perkins | MIN |
| 4 | 16 | Jake McGee | COL |
| 5 | 17 | Brad Boxberger | TB |
| 5 | 18 | Santiago Casilla | SF |
| 5 | 19 | Jeremy Jeffress | MLW |
| 5 | 20 | Jonathan Papelbon | WAS |
| 6 | 21 | Huston Street | LAA |
| 6 | 22 | Arodys Vizcaino | ATL |
| 6 | 23 | Brad Ziegler | ARZ |
| 6 | 24 | JJ Hoover | CIN |
| 7 | 25 | Fernando Rodney | SD |
| 7 | 26 | Steve Cishek | SEA |
| 7 | 27 | Shawn Tolleson | TEX |
| 7 | 28 | Sean Doolittle | OAK |
| 7 | 29 | Drew Storen | TOR |
| 8 | 30 | Jason Grilli | ATL |
| 8 | 31 | David Hernandez | PHI |
| 8 | 32 | Andrew Miller | NYY |
| 8 | 33 | Roberto Osuna | TOR |
