Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 13. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

At the end of this week it will be officially the halfway point of the season, or roughly 81 games. If you are looking for saves the second half of the season, now is the time to start targeting some players that might have more value based on trades or players losing their job.

American League:

1. Kerry Wood (CLE) – Wood was much better in June with a 3.48 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. With Cleveland out of contention, Wood becomes an ideal candidate for teams looking for bullpen help. Chris Perez would take over as closer if Wood is moved.

2. David Aardsma (SEA) – If the Mariners decide to blow up the team, Aardsma becomes a likely candidate to be moved. He has already blown as many saves as he did all of last season and Brandon League has shown he can be a more than capable replacement for this season and next.

3. Jonathan Papelbon (BOS) – perhaps a long shot to be moved, but with all of the recent injuries the Boston Red Sox have suffered, it is not beyond the realm of possibility, depending on how the team fares over the next few weeks as it currently holds a slim lead in the wild card race. A spike in home runs allowed has boosted his ERA to 3.82 and closer-in-waiting Daniel Bard is ready to step in.

National League:

1. Matt Capps (WAS)  – with the Washington Nationals falling slowly out of the race, it becomes more likely that Capps will be dealt with closer of the future Drew Storen or even Tyler Clippard taking over. His batting average against of .297 makes it more than likely he ends up as a set up man on a new team than as a team’s main closer.

2. Chad Qualls / Aaron Heilman (AZ) – Arizona would be happy to move one or both of these players as neither figures in the teams long term plans. Recent addition Sam Demel from Oakland could see saves the second half and has acquitted himself well in 5 1/3 major league innings so far.

3. Octavio Dotel (PIT) – like Capps above, Dotel will likely see new work as a set up man if he is traded. He has picked up four straight saves since his last blown save on June 13th. Evan Meek is ready to take over as closer and is a good option going forward in keeper / dynasty leagues.