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Non-closer RPs to consider adding

Dellin Betances has 113 strikeouts in 76 innings this season; he may be the Yankees' closer in 2015. Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports

Saves aren't everything. Sure, the most popular relief pitchers in fantasy leagues are the ones who pitch the ninth inning with small leads for that very statistic, but as we approach September, it's time for many fantasy owners to take another look at their league rules and their team needs.

Does your league have a pitcher starts limit? One of mine does, and I'm a tad over the pace of 200 for the season, meaning it was time to search for some top-notch pitchers that neither start nor finish games. They're out there. Plus, instead of going down the stretch with a starting pitcher who ruins ERA and WHIP, safe innings are often preferred, even without the win potential.

Here are 10 of the best non-save relievers, and all are available in plenty of leagues.