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Giants: Who will replace All-Star Will Smith in the closer’s role?

The save leaders for the San Francisco Giants last year were Will Smith with 34, followed by Sam Dyson and Shaun Anderson with two apiece.

Now that Smith has joined that Atlanta Braves on a three-year deal and the door has slammed shut on a potential reunion, the question becomes who will replace him in the closer’s role.

Dyson was traded to the Minnesota Twins at the deadline, while Anderson showed some flashes but finished his rookie season with a 5.44 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 16 starts and 12 relief appearances.

Given the current roster outlook, it is fair to presume that the San Francisco Giants are in search of their next closer.