Houston Astros: Ranking the Top 12 Closers in Franchise History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Dan Wheeler spent four seasons with the Astros after being traded to Houston via the New York Mets. The Astros acquired Wheeler for a minor leaguer, and it’s safe to say Houston won that trade.

Wheeler only spent a short amount of time as an official closer while Brad Lidge was injured, but it’s his entire body of work for Houston that is most impressive. He racked up 23 saves, but most importantly recorded the final out in the 2005 National League Championship Series, which led to the Astros first ever World Series appearance.