Estévez's rotator cuff diagnosis means Erceg is locked as KC's closer through at least mid-summer. He's still on the wire in over half of leagues. In any 12-team format that hasn't claimed him yet, he's the priority RP add this week — the Royals win their share of close games and the role is yours, full stop.

11 saves; 6-of-7 conversions since April 21. With Bubic on IL and the Royals leaning into their bullpen for tight games, Erceg's volume should climb. Top-12 RP rest of season.

Estévez's rotator cuff strain shut him down for at least 6+ weeks (3-week no-throw, then ramp). Erceg is locked. Top-12 RP rest of season — still on the wire in 53% of leagues. Last call.

Estévez's rotator cuff strain shuts him down for 3 weeks (return mid-to-late June at earliest). Erceg is locked as the KC closer through at least mid-summer. Top-12 RP rest of season; claim in any league he's still floating.

Estévez's rehab setback (shoulder discomfort) means Erceg's hold on the Royals' 9th is now indefinite. He's a top-15 RP rest of season — claim in any league where he's still floating.

Closer Monkey notes Estévez and Hader scheduled for Triple-A appearances. Until they're cleared, Erceg is the locked KC closer — top-15 RP rest of next 4 weeks.

8 saves and counting — but Estevez's rehab status remains uncertain, which means the role could be tested when he's ready. For now, Erceg is the play; consider him a top-15 RP rest of the next 4-6 weeks.