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NL West closers find varying degrees of success

National League West teams have taken different approaches to how much they invest in their closer.

You have the Dodgers and the Rockies, who have invested a lot of money in the position. Los Angeles re-signed Kenley Jansen before last season to a five-year, $80 million deal, just $6 million shy of Aroldis Chapman's record deal for a closer. Meanwhile, Colorado signed Wade Davis prior to this season to a three-year, $52 million deal, which set a record for highest average annual value for a closer.

You also have the Padres and the D-backs, who have done more bargain shopping for closers, with San Diego claiming lefty Brad Hand off waivers during the 2016 season and Arizona acquiring Brad Boxberger and his $1.