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Giants closer candidate: Veteran free-agent Brandon Kintzler

Replacing All-Star closer Will Smith will be one of the main items on the San Francisco Giants offseason to-do list.

The 30-year-old is arguably the top reliever on the market after saving 34 games while posting a 2.76 ERA and 13.2 K/9 in 63 appearances.

Contenders looking to upgrade their bullpens will be willing to pay a premium for the lefty, which means there’s a good chance he’ll price himself out of a potential return to San Francisco.

So where does that leave the Giants bullpen?

Sam Dyson and Mark Melancon were traded at the deadline, Tony Watson is likely headed for free agency and Reyes Moronta will miss significant time to start the year.