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Save the day (and game): Here are three of the top closers available via free agency

O's may not have Felix Bautista for all of 2026

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Steve Melewski
Nov 18, 2025
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O’s right-hander Felix Bautista saved 19 games in 20 save chances last year and that 95.0 save percentage ranked third-best in the majors.

But he’s expected to miss most of the 2026 season – maybe all of it – and the O’s need to add a talented closer for next year.

If they want to shoot for the top of the free agent closer market, here are three relievers…

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