Help Wanted: Closers

2015 is certainly not disappointing by the amount of players on the move.  Prominent closers have been moved to locations where closers already were holding down the job just fine.  Below I'll highlight the relievers who have left their team for others and let you know who you need to pick up for what category on what team.

Jonathan Papelbon (PHI) traded to Washington Nationals:

Every year I hope for Papelbon to fail and eventually lose his job to some young gun out of the bullpen so we'll never have to hear from him again.  However as usual, the guy gets what he wants.  He was sent over to Washington where Drew Storen was having a killer season as the Nats' closer.  Check out this quote from Storen, do you think he's happy?

"All I'm going to say is, I'm aware of the move and I've talked to Mike about it. I've talked to my agent about it," Storen said. "We've had some ongoing discussions. Until those have progressed, I'm just going to leave it at that. No comment for now. But as the situation goes, I'll keep you guys posted."

I don't blame him.  However, I don't get paid for my opinion who deserves the job.  Matter of fact, I don't get paid at all.  But for all intents and purposes, Papelbon will be the closer of the Nationals for the remainder of the year.  On days where Papelbon is unavailable, Storen will definitely be the guy so I wouldn't drop him just yet.  If you're into setup guys with low ERA and WHIP, hang onto Storen.  If you're just looking for saves, Storen can be dropped and you can replace him with Ken Giles (PHI). 

Giles has been a silent assassin for the Phillies for a couple seasons now.  Racking up 64 strikeouts in 45 innings last year and 54 Ks in 44 innings this year.  The guy has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to close ballgames and he'll finally get it (if the Phillies can provide run support).  Sub 1.90 ERA for the last two seasons, I fully expect him to be as dominant as he was as a setup guy. 
 

Jim Johnson (ATL) traded to LA Dodgers:

Man I thought this guy's career was over after he imploded with the Orioles and the A's. However, he's had a nice bounce back year and recorded 9 saves in the absence of Jason Grilli.  He's not recording the strikeouts a closer should be making, but he does have a low ERA so he's keeping runs off the board.  He should be a nice addition to help bolster the Dodger's bullpen.

So where does this leave off with Atlanta's closer situation?  Let's take a look at their closers for the 2015 season so far:

1. Craig Kimbrel- fully intended on being the dominant closer he has been but was shipped to San Diego the day before the season started.
2. Jason Grilli- Looked strong until he ruptured his Achilles. Poor guy. 
3. Jim Johnson- see above.

The Braves' 4th closer this season is, drum roll please....Arodys Vizcaino.  Viz has only pitched 9 innings so far since returning from a PED suspension but he has looked strong in that time.  Only surrendering one run and recording 8 strikes outs, he's been a solid option for Freddi Gonzalez and the Braves.  Same thing as the Phillies, the Braves are not providing the necessary run support but if you need a save from time to time, pick up Vizcaino ASAP.