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Joyce has had trouble staying healthy early in his MLB career, but he’s looked impressive when healthy. He’s averaged 101.4 mph early in 2025, and has touched the mid-100’s in the past.

Martinez saved eight games in 2024, and the 23-year-old continues to pitch in high-leverage situations this year. His fastball has averaged 100.9 mph early in 2025.

Duran has been one of the elite closers in baseball since 2023. He’s averaged triple digits on his fastball at 100.1 mph early in 2025.

A former top prospect as a starter, it appears Montgomery could make a name for himself in the bullpen. The lefty has averaged 99.8 mph early this season.

Alvarado has seen save opportunities early this season along with his velocity increase. The veteran has averaged 99.8 mph on his fastball.

Green finished eighth in Cy Young voting last season, and would like to take another step forward. His increased velocity could help, averaging 99.6 mph on his fastball.

Miller is a foundational player for the Athletics with their sights set on Las Vegas in the coming years. The closer was an All-Star as a rookie, and his fastball has averaged 99.4 mph early this season.

Munoz has become an elite closer, and was an All-Star in 2024. His fastball has averaged 99.0 mph this season.

Despite trade rumors, Helsley remains with the Cardinals after leading the league in saves last season. His fastball still averages an elite 98.7 mph.

Halvorsen emerged as a closer option for the Rox late last season, and that trend has continued this year. He averages 98.7 mph on his fastball.

Hicks signed as a starting pitcher with the Giants last season, and showed added velocity in his fast start. His fastball averaged 98.7 mph.

A journeyman over nine seasons, Stanek provides some stability in middle relief for the Mets. He’s averaged 98.6 mph on his fastball this season.

A former top prospect in Toronto, Pearson has taken to the role of a reliever. He’s averaged 98.4 mph this year.

Rodriguez had a breakout season with the Rays in 2024, and continues to be a helpful bridge reliever. He’s averaged 98.2 on his four-seamer early this year.

Known for his elite cutter, Clase also flashes an elite fastball. It has averaged 98.2 mph early this year.

Skenes showed he was worthy of the hype as the top pitching prospect in baseball last season, winning NL Rookie of the year. He’s averaged 98.0 mph on his fastball through two starts this year.

Varland is trying to find consistency in MLB, switching between starting and relief. He’s averaged 97.9 mph as a reliever early in 2025.

Suarez was an All-Star and one of the top relievers in baseball last season, recording 36 saves. He’s off to another fine start this year, averaging 97.9 mph on his fastball.

Before going on the IL with a blister, Leiter showed off an uptick in velocity and effectiveness in two starts for the Rangers. He’s averaged 97.9 mph on his fastball.

Santos missed most of 2024 due to injury but has come out firing this year. The former White Sox closer has averaged 97.9 mph.

Vodnik has seen some time as a closer in Colorado due to his excellent fastball. He’s averaged 97.9 mph early this year.

Soriano had a breakout 2024 season, flashing elite ability as a starter for the Angels. His sinker continues to befuddle hitters, and he averages an elite 97.8 mph on his fastball.

Erceg has been one of the game’s top relievers since Kansas City acquired him from the A’s last year. His fastball has averaged 97.8 mph this season.

Abreu has been an elite setup man for several years in Houston. The flamethrower has averaged 97.8 mph on his fastball this season.

Rodriguez is often overlooked in San Francisco’s elite bullpen, but is emerging as a key piece. His fastball averages 97.8 mph.