Major League Baseball Reliever of the Month Award

Major League Baseball (MLB) honors its best relief pitchers with a Reliever of the Month Award for one pitcher in the American League (AL) and one in the National League (NL) during each month of the regular season. These awards have been issued since 2017. From 2005 to 2013, MLB honored a single relief pitcher across both leagues with the Delivery Man of the Month Award during each month of the regular season.

Not to be confused with Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award.

Major League Baseball Reliever of the Month Award
SportBaseball
LeagueMajor League Baseball
Awarded forBest relief pitcher in the American League and National League
Sponsored byThe Hartford (2017–2020)
CountryUnited States, Canada
Presented byMajor League Baseball
History
First award2017
Most winsEdwin Díaz (8)
Most recent

Awards by month

MLB previously introduced a Reliever of the Year Award in 2014, awarded to one reliever in the American League and one in the National League.[1] In 2017, MLB added a monthly award, also given to one reliever in each league,[2] for each month of the regular season.[3] The award was sponsored by The Hartford, a Connecticut-based investment and insurance company, from inception through the 2020 season.[2][4]

The below table lists monthly winners; a number in parentheses indicates the instance of winning the award, for players who have previously won.

Edwin Díaz has won the award five times with the Seattle Mariners and three times with the New York Mets.
Josh Hader won the award five times with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Year Month American League National League Ref.
Player Team Player Team
2017AprilCody AllenCleveland IndiansGreg HollandColorado Rockies[2]
MayCraig KimbrelBoston Red SoxGreg Holland (2)Colorado Rockies[5]
JuneRoberto OsunaToronto Blue JaysKenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers[6]
JulyEdwin DíazSeattle MarinersBrad HandSan Diego Padres[7]
AugustÁlex ColoméTampa Bay RaysCorey KnebelMilwaukee Brewers[8]
SeptemberAroldis ChapmanNew York YankeesSean DoolittleWashington Nationals[9]
2018AprilEdwin Díaz (2)Seattle MarinersJosh HaderMilwaukee Brewers[3]
MayBlake TreinenOakland AthleticsBrad Hand (2)San Diego Padres[3]
JuneEdwin Díaz (3)Seattle MarinersKyle BarracloughMiami Marlins[3]
JulyEdwin Díaz (4)Seattle MarinersFelipe VázquezPittsburgh Pirates[3]
AugustEdwin Díaz (5)Seattle MarinersHéctor NerisPhiladelphia Phillies[3]
SeptemberBlake Treinen (2)Oakland AthleticsCorey Knebel (2)Milwaukee Brewers[3]
2019March–AprilShane GreeneDetroit TigersKirby YatesSan Diego Padres[3]
MayAroldis Chapman (2)New York YankeesJosh Hader (2)Milwaukee Brewers[3]
JuneLiam HendriksOakland AthleticsJosh Hader (3)Milwaukee Brewers[3]
JulyTommy KahnleNew York YankeesSeth LugoNew York Mets[3]
AugustAroldis Chapman (3)New York YankeesFelipe Vázquez (2)Pittsburgh Pirates[3]
SeptemberBrandon WorkmanBoston Red SoxBrent SuterMilwaukee Brewers[3]
2020July–AugustLiam Hendriks (2)Oakland AthleticsKenley Jansen (2)Los Angeles Dodgers[10]
SeptemberMike MayersLos Angeles AngelsDevin WilliamsMilwaukee Brewers[4]
2021AprilMatt BarnesBoston Red SoxMark MelanconSan Diego Padres[11]
MayLiam Hendriks (3)Chicago White SoxRyan TeperaChicago Cubs[12]
JuneLou TrivinoOakland AthleticsJosh Hader (4)Milwaukee Brewers[13]
JulyRaisel IglesiasLos Angeles AngelsJake McGeeSan Francisco Giants[14]
AugustEmmanuel ClaseCleveland IndiansDevin Williams (2)Milwaukee Brewers[15]
SeptemberLiam Hendriks (4)Chicago White SoxCamilo DovalSan Francisco Giants[16]
2022AprilJordan RomanoToronto Blue JaysJosh Hader (5)Milwaukee Brewers[17]
MayClay HolmesNew York YankeesDavid BednarPittsburgh Pirates[18]
JuneEmmanuel Clase (2)Cleveland GuardiansEdwin Díaz (6)New York Mets[19]
JulyJordan Romano (2)Toronto Blue JaysEdwin Díaz (7)New York Mets[20]
AugustEmmanuel Clase (3)Cleveland GuardiansEdwin Díaz (8)New York Mets[21]
SeptemberEmmanuel Clase (4)Cleveland GuardiansCamilo Doval (2)San Francisco Giants[22]
2023AprilFélix BautistaBaltimore OriolesJosh Hader (6)San Diego Padres[23]
MayAlex LangeDetroit TigersCamilo Doval (3)San Francisco Giants[24]
JuneFélix Bautista (2)Baltimore OriolesCraig Kimbrel (2)Philadelphia Phillies[25]
JulyFélix Bautista (3)Baltimore OriolesDevin WilliamsMilwaukee Brewers
AugustAndrés MuñozSeattle MarinersRaisel Iglesias (2)Atlanta Braves
SeptemberClay Holmes (2)New York YankeesTanner ScottMiami Marlins

See also

References
  1. Fordin, Spencer (April 9, 2014). "Yearly relief awards named after Rivera, Hoffman". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014.
  2. Newman, Mark (May 3, 2017). "Relievers of the Month: Allen, Holland". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  3. "MLB Reliever of the Month Award". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  4. "Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers named the National League Reliever of the Month Presented by The Hartford; Mike Mayers of the Los Angeles Angels named the American League Reliever of the Month Presented by The Hartford". MLB.com (Press release). Major League Baseball. September 28, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  5. Penney, Sean (June 2, 2017). "Red Sox: Craig Kimbrel earns AL Reliever of the Month for May". Bosoxinjection.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  6. "Roberto Osuna, Kenley Jansen named MLB's Relievers of the Month for June". MLB.com (Press release). July 3, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  7. Newman, Mark (August 2, 2017). "Relievers of the Month: Hand, Diaz". MLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  8. Newman, Mark (September 3, 2017). "Knebel, Colome earn Reliever of Month nods". MLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  9. Newman, Mark (October 2, 2017). "Chapman, Doolittle win Relievers of the Month". MLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  10. Harrigan, Thomas (September 2, 2020). "Hendriks, Jansen are August's top relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  11. Harrigan, Thomas (May 3, 2021). "Barnes, Melancon named April's top relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  12. Sepe-Chepuru, Shanthi (June 2, 2021). "Hendriks, Tepera named May's top relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  13. Adler, David (July 2, 2021). "Relievers of Month for June: Trivino, Hader". MLB.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  14. "McGee, Iglesias are Relievers of the Month". MLB.com (Press release). August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  15. Adler, David (September 2, 2021). "Clase, Williams tabbed top August relievers". MLB.com. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  16. Simon, Andrew (October 4, 2021). "Hendriks, Doval top relievers for September". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  17. "Hader, Romano named top relievers for April". MLB.com. May 2, 2022.
  18. "Holmes, Bednar named top relievers for May". MLB.com. June 3, 2022.
  19. "Clase, Díaz earn nod as June's Relievers of the Month". MLB.com. July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  20. "Jordan Romano, Edwin Díaz named July's top relief arms". MLB.com. August 2, 2022.
  21. Harrigan, Thomas (September 2, 2022). "Díaz, Clase named top relief arms for August". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  22. "Doval, Clase named Relievers of the Month". MLB.com.
  23. "Monthly award winners for April announced". MLB.com.
  24. "Monthly award winners for May announced". MLB.com.
  25. "MVP favorites headline monthly awards for June". MLB.com.
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