Jacob Latz Fantasy Stats

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz continues to deliver elite production out of the bullpen, flying under the radar in most leagues. The 30-year-old has posted a 1.71 ERA and 0.62 WHIP with 18 saves across 33 appearances. His xERA and expected batting average sit at .245 and .182 respectively, both ranking in the 97th percentile across Major League Baseball. The underlying metrics point to a dominant pitch mix, and his season-long consistency has been somewhat overlooked. Latz is still only rostered in 60 percent of leagues and profiles as an elite waiver wire target. Fantasy managers should act quickly to add him before his rostered rate climbs further.

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jacob Latz allowed two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while striking out two in his outing on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he escaped the mess to pick up his team-leading 15th save of the 2026 season. Since Latz's last blown save on May 13 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he has a win and 10 saves with three earned runs allowed, three walks, and 23 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings pitched. He has picked up a save in eight of his nine outings in June, posting a 1.50 ERA (2.27 FIP), three walks, and 16 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched. The 30-year-old southpaw has emerged as manager Skip Schumaker's primary closing option this year, and not enough fantasy managers have taken notice. He is rostered in only 57% of Yahoo leagues despite a very strong 1.89 ERA (2.66 FIP), 0.66 WHIP, a career-high 15 saves, 40 strikeouts, and only eight walks. Latz is tied for ninth in MLB with his 15 saves and has 10 saves in a row in Texas.

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has been fantastic thus far in 2026, converting on 12 of his 14 save opportunities with an impressive 1.62 ERA and 0.60 WHIP with 35 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has a 2.23 xERA (99th percentile) and a .168 xBA (99th percentile) and is completely dominating the ninth inning of games. The only downfall for Latz is that the Rangers are sitting four games under .500, and have not earned him as many opportunities as some of the other top closers in the game. To put the 14 opportunities into perspective, Cade Smith of the Guardians, who leads the league, has 26 opportunities. While 14 isn't bad, it still leaves more to be desired for fantasy managers and Latz. That being said, the Rangers are still in the hunt in the AL West, as it's been one of the weaker divisions in baseball, with the Mariners leading the division at 39-37, meaning the Rangers should be motivated to make a push, considering they have guys like Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Corey Seager as a veteran core. Due to the lack of consistent closers for fantasy baseball in 2026, Latz remains a top option if available on your waiver wire.

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jacob Latz has become manager Skip Schumaker's clear favorite for save chances in 2026. The 30-year-old southpaw has been outstanding for the Rangers so far this season, going 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA (2.52 FIP), 0.62 WHIP, a career-high 10 saves, 33 strikeouts, and seven walks in 32 innings pitched over his 25 appearances (one start). And since blowing his second save of the year on May 13 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Latz has really excelled, giving up just one earned run on five hits (one homer) while walking two, striking out 16, winning two games, and picking up five saves in 10 1/3 innings pitched. Latz made things interesting in his appearance on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, loading the bases with no outs, but he escaped for his 10th save of the year. He then picked up his second win of the year the following night. Latz has only given up runs in four of his 25 appearances in 2026 and is somehow rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues at the moment. If you need saves and Latz is on the waiver wire, the decision should be easy to pick him up.

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz picked up his ninth save of 2026 on Friday, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out three across two scoreless innings in his team's 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Latz has emerged as a valuable weapon in the Texas bullpen this season, pitching to a 1.86 ERA and 0.62 WHIP with 29 strikeouts across 29 innings (23 games). The 30-year-old owns an excellent 21.7% K-BB rate and has settled into the closer role for the Rangers, recording saves in each of his last four appearances. Latz pitched 85 2/3 innings across 33 appearances (eight starts) for Texas in 2025, so his ability to work multiple innings makes him a slightly unorthodox closer. Still, there's no denying his production so far in 2026. In any league where he's not already rostered, Latz should be a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz earned a save for the second day in a row on Monday night, closing out his team's 2-1 win over the Cardinals. Latz worked a clean ninth inning, picking up back-to-back strikeouts to end the game. The 30-year-old lefty has a 2.00 ERA and 0.59 WHIP in his 27 innings this season, totaling 26 strikeouts. He has picked up three saves and a win in his last four appearances and has emerged as the clear leader for save situations. He has worked back-to-back days, so his availability for Tuesday is uncertain, but if you need saves, Latz is one of the best options you can pick up from the waiver wire.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz appears to be running away with the closer job in Arlington. Latz earned his sixth save of the season when he recorded four outs to slam the door against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He did allow a home run in that game, but he remains arguably the best bullpen arm in Texas right now. Latz owns a 2.16 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and a 23:5 K:BB ratio across 25.0 innings of work this season. It seems like the Rangers are going to continue leaning on Latz as the closer until he gives them a reason to otherwise. Fantasy managers seeking bullpen help or a source of saves should snag Latz before it's too late.

Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz recorded a four-out save for his sixth of the season on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run while striking out two to secure the victory. It was his fifth save opportunity in May, as Latz continues to emerge as the preferred ninth-inning option in Texas. The 29-year-old has excelled in high-leverage situations this season, posting a 2.16 ERA with a dominant 0.60 WHIP. Opponents also hold just a .166 expected batting average against him, largely due to his fastball, which ranks in the 98th percentile with a run value of nine. Latz appears to have full control of the closer role in his fifth season with the Rangers, making him an elite-level waiver wire target as save opportunities continue to increase.

Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz allowed three runs without recording an out in his last appearance on Wednesday, but he may still have control of the closer job in Arlington. Outside of an occasional blemish like Wednesday, Latz has been stellar this season, pitching to a 2.08 ERA with 7.06 K/9, 2.08 BB/9, and 0.42 HR/9. He has two holds, five saves, and two blown saves through 18 outings so far this year. The biggest obstacle for Latz has arguably been the Rangers' record. At 21-22, save opportunities don't present themselves every day. Texas has still been getting him leverage scenarios, but fantasy managers would like to see more saves. The good news is that he faces essentially no competition for the closer role. Jakob Junis does have three saves this year, but he's been more of an eighth-inning setup option, and he's also trending down after taking a loss in his last outing. All in all, fantasy managers should continue to feel confident about Latz as the Rangers' closer. He ranks #29 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has been dominant in May, recording his fifth save of the season on Tuesday and his third across his last four games. With injuries continuing to impact the Rangers bullpen, Latz has stepped into a larger role and provided stability in ninth-inning situations. The 30-year-old owns a 0.83 ERA and 0.42 WHIP this season, establishing himself as one of the most effective relievers in the American League. Latz has also excelled at limiting walks while generating elite fastball movement, with his fastball run value ranking in the 98th percentile. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue targeting Latz as his role in Texas continues to grow.