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MLB relief pitcher power rankings in week 4
TL;DR
The 2026 MLB season's fourth week highlights top relief pitchers, with Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres leading the rankings after three weeks of play. He boasts four saves, 19 strikeouts, and no earned runs in 7.1 innings.
Key points
- 2026 MLB season is in week 4
- Mason Miller leads relief pitcher rankings
- Miller has four saves and 19 strikeouts
- No earned runs allowed in 7.1 innings
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The 2026 MLB season is through three weeks. Numerous players are off to hot starts, while others are still working on timing and rhythm. The biggest stories are the players that come out of nowhere and have tremendous starts to their season. Here are the top 10 relief pitchers rankings in MLB after three weeks.
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1. Mason Miller, San Diego Padres
If you look up elite relief pitcher in the dictionary, you will see Mason Miller’s name. He’s one of the league’s hardest throwers and is off to a blistering start. Entering the week, he has four saves, 19 strikeouts, and hasn’t allowed a run in 7.1 innings.
2. Riley O’Brien, St. Louis Cardinals
O’Brien is running away with the St. Louis ninth-inning duties. He’s perfect in his four save chances. Entering the week, he has yet to allow a run.
3. Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies
Duran is an elite arm that is now on an elite team for the entirety of the season. He had his best season in 2025, and there is more in store. He will be among the league’s saves leaders by the end of the season.
4. Jordan Romano, Los Angeles Angels
Romano isn’t a top-tier closer, but he’s having quick success in Los Angeles. The veteran gives the Angels stability in the closer role. Entering the week, he’s four for four in save chances and hasn’t allowed a run.
5. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
The veteran continues to get the job done. He was terrific last season, and Boston knows they can rely on him. He’s off to another electric start.
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6. Jakob Junis, Texas Rangers
Junis has been outstanding since he moved to a full-time relief role. He’s close to taking over Texas’s closer role. Entering the week, he’s perfect in three save opportunities and has yet to surrender a run.
7. Erik Sabrowski, Cleveland Guardians
Entering the week, Sabrowski is the top-ranked setup man. He’s leading Cleveland and MLB in holds. He has not allowed a run in seven innings.
8. Tony Santillan, Cincinnati Reds
Santillan is becoming one of the game’s top setup men. He hasn’t surrendered a run and has Cincinnati second in the NL Central. If Cincinnati moves off its current closer, Santillan will be the first man up.
9. Jojo Romero, St. Louis Cardinals
Romero has closed out games and served in a setup role over the past few seasons. This year, he’s tied for third in holds. He has yet to surrender a run.
10. Raisel Iglesias, Atlanta Braves
The veteran will be relied upon as Atlanta gets over last season’s woes. Entering the week, he’s perfect at his chances to close out games. He’s one of a handful of primary closers that hasn’t surrendered a run.
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Q&A
Who are the top relief pitchers in MLB week 4 of 2026?
The top relief pitcher is Mason Miller from the San Diego Padres, followed by others who have shown impressive starts this season.
What are Mason Miller's stats in the 2026 MLB season so far?
Mason Miller has four saves, 19 strikeouts, and has not allowed a run in 7.1 innings pitched.
How many weeks have passed in the 2026 MLB season?
Three weeks of the 2026 MLB season have passed, with rankings updated for week 4.
