MLB relief pitcher power rankings in week 2
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The first week of the 2026 MLB season is in the books. The start of the season had many players get off to hot starts. There will be regression as production will not be sustainable. However, it is important for players to kick off the season on a positive note. Heading into Week 2, here are the top 10 relief pitcher power rankings in MLB.
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1. Edwin Diaz, Los Angeles Dodgers
Feb 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) on the mound to pitch in the third inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cub at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn ImagesThe big free agent Dodgers signing wasted no time in welcoming himself to Dodgers fans. In his first week with Los Angeles, Diaz was two for two in save opportunities and surrendered zero runs. He’s aiming for a fourth consecutive season with 20+ saves.
2. Pete Fairbanks, Miami Marlins
Fairbanks has been an underrated closer since 2023. In that span, the closer has three consecutive seasons of 20+ saves. In his first week with Miami, Fairbanks was a successful two for two in save opportunities.
3. David Bednar, New York Yankees
Bednar was a mainstay at the backend of Pittsburgh’s bullpen before being dealt to New York during the 2025 season. His success made it easy for the team to let go of Devin Williams in free agency. In week one, Bednar accumulated his first two saves of the season.
4. Ryan Helsley, Baltimore Orioles
Mar 26, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley (21) completed the ninth inning to earn a save against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn ImagesThe elite arm saved 49 games in 2024. Last season, Helsley was hit hard by batters but reached 21 saves. He joined Baltimore this offseason and rewarded the team with two week one saves.
5. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
The veteran continues to get it done. His fastball is still lively and helped the veteran reach 32 saves last season. Chapman ended week one with two innings pitched, zero runs surrendered, and one save.
6. Tyler Alexander, Texas Rangers
The veteran hasn’t had many save opportunities in his eight seasons. However, he received his first opportunity with his new team quickly. He ended week one with two innings pitched and one save.
7. Clayton Beeter, Washington Nationals
Beeter was one of Washington’s best relievers in 2025. He entered this Spring Training with the opportunity to earn the team’s ninth-inning role. He ended week one with his first save of the season.
8. Kenley Jansen, Detroit Tigers
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) gets ready to pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn ImagesThe veteran doesn’t possess the life on his fastball as he once did, but has at least 27 saves in each season since 2021. He joined Detroit this offseason and earned the closer role in Spring Training. He finished week one with his first save of the season.
9. Mason Miller, San Diego Padres
Miller possesses one of the most elite fastballs in MLB. He finished 2025 with a third consecutive season of 20 saves. Last week, he finished with one save and two strikeouts in one inning of work.
10. Tony Santillan, Cincinnati Reds
Santillan was a dependable reliever in 2025. He finished third last season with 33 holds. He finished week one with two innings pitched, two holds, zero runs allowed, and five strikeouts.