It’s a volatile time in the closing world. The trade deadline is just days away and names are flying around like sparrows.

Keep in mind, however, that other teams are sniffing around about Qualls, but the Snakes are unlikely to deal him unless they get an offer they can’t refuse. On the field, Qualls had a shaky save his last time out, but has pitched extremely well this month. His control, in particular, has been very impressive this season.

It’s the All-Star Break, and we’re back with another AL version of Saving Grace, to help you get your bullpen ready for the second half.

While some sites have speculated that Nunez is the closer, I don’t buy that just yet. Meyer has the better numbers but that’s not to say Nunez hasn’t been good. Both are worth owning and have been better than Lindstrom all season. Lindstrom may never get his old job back with these two around.

Qualls went though a rough couple of weeks at the end of May and beginning of June and appeared to be on shaky ground. Even with his rough patch, his numbers are decent with an ERA under 4.00. Qualls has earned a little latitude with his solid work, but keep in mind that he’s already reached his career high in saves.

Welcome to the debut of Saving Grace, RotoRob.com’s newest Fantasy baseball column. In this column, Todd will keep you up to speed on the state of bullpens around the majors — who’s closing, who’s hurting and who’s closing in on closing.