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MLB Rankings: Best bullpens in Major League Baseball right now

By Phil Akre

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 22: Josh Hader #71 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park on April 22, 2018, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Hader /

MLB Rankings: 2. Milwaukee Brewers

Before you prepare to scream at me for this MLB rankings pick, then hear me out. If you haven’t heard of Josh Hader, listen up. Seriously.

With his electric arm and insane strikeout numbers, he’s been the talk of baseball. The 24-year-old has struck out 39 batters in 18 innings. That comes out to an unbelievable 19.5 K/9 rate.

Do yourself a favor, read up on the emerging relief ace. However, he’s far from the only one who’s dazzled in the Brew Crew’s ‘pen. Jeremy Jeffress has started off the year with one of his best starts’ yet; 0.57 ERA, 0.702 WHIP in 15.2 innings.

In addition to Hader and Jeffress’ dominance, the Milwaukee Brewers employ six other relievers with ERA’s below 3.20. In his second year in the majors, Taylor Williams has dazzled on the mound. He’s struck out 16 batters in just 9.1 innings.

Milwaukee finished 2017 as the ninth best bullpen, according to FanGraphs. It’s not a surprise that they’ve continued the success into the new season.

The Milwaukee Brewers currently sit on top of the National League Central standings at 19-13. Their offense has done just enough to keep the team on top.

It’s the bullpen that the team has to thank, though.

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