Ranking the SF Giants' best options to replace Camilo Doval as closer

Best SF Giants closer options to replace Camilo Doval

3. Tyler Rogers

Tyler Rogers has been remarkably consistent as a reliver for the Giants. He has a 3.10 ERA for the team and has been incredibly solid as their 8th inning set-up man. Rogers is capable of closing and he has done it in the past, but it is not his comfort zone.

Earlier this year after he blew a save against the Pirates, we took a look at how Rogers has struggled in his career in the 9th inning. In his career he has a 4.56 ERA in the 9th inning compared to a 2.44 ERA in the 8th inning. Rogers has only converted 19/39 saves in his career which is just plain bad.

Plus, Rogers does not have typical closer stuff. His fastball maxes out at 84 mph which can be difficult to blow guys away with.

Rogers is capable of closing, but he is much better suited as an 8th inning set-up man which is where he should stay.

2. Taylor Rogers

Moving from the right-handed twin to the left-handed twin, Taylor Rogers would be another more than serviceable option as a closer. Taylor is having a great year for the Giants with a 2.35 ERA in 46 innings.

He has a career save percentage of roughly 75% converting 83/111 saves in his career. However, he has not really been used in the closer role in a while. Not since 2022 with the Padres has he been a regular closer.

He certainly can reprise that role, though. He is pitching well enough, and he has that experience that he can draw upon.

Now, let's turn to the team's best candidate to take over closer duties.