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          Can Astros provide an answer for fantasy baseball's closer shortage?

          The closer carousel continues to revolve around the league. Will Ryan Pressly give manager Dusty Baker a reason to stop the ride? Getty Images
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterAug 6, 2020, 02:01 PM
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          Relying on the top closers has been risky business so far in this irregular season, and for proof, look no further than the first 15 or so relief pitchers chosen in ESPN live fantasy baseball drafts, according to ADP. Kirby Yates, Brad Hand, Edwin Diaz and Craig Kimbrel have struggled to varying degrees. Aroldis Chapman has yet to pitch, while Ken Giles and Jose Leclerc did but will not do so again for a while. Then there is Astros right-hander Roberto Osuna, a top-100 overall pick on draft day. The initial diagnosis on his balky elbow is that he will need Tommy John surgery.