Who’s left? The top remaining relievers in a scorching bullpen market

The reliever market has moved faster than any other part of free agency so far, and Thursday added another round of activity. The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Edwin Diaz on a three-year deal, the Pittsburgh Pirates added left-hander Gregory Soto on a one-year contract, and the Detroit Tigers brought back Kyle Finnegan on a two-year pact. Three more late-inning arms are off the board, and the list of available high-leverage relievers is shrinking.

That puts the focus squarely on Robert Suarez, now viewed as the top remaining option. Suarez has drawn new interest from the  Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs according to multiple reports, as both clubs look to solidify the back end of their bullpens after losing key arms to injuries and free agency.

He isn’t the only notable name left.

Several interesting relievers remain unsigned, including Brad Keller, Luke Weaver, Tyler Rogers, Seranthony Dominguez and Pete Fairbanks. All have late-inning experience, and several are coming off seasons strong enough to project into seventh- or eighth-inning roles on playoff hopefuls.

A handful of clubs are still positioned to act.

The Blue Jays have made bullpen upgrades a priority after their late-season relief issues. The Giants, who watched their bullpen thin out over the past two years, are surveying the market for a setup man or potential closer. The New York Mets, who lost depth behind their primary high-leverage group, are also expected to add at least one veteran arm before February.

Demand is outpacing supply, and that usually pushes deals quickly across the finish line. With Diaz, Soto and Finnegan off the board, teams searching for swing-and-miss relief help are incentivized to move now rather than wait the market out.

The next wave of signings likely centers on Suarez, but several teams — and several relievers — have strong reasons to strike before the market gets any thinner.