The Atlanta Braves introduced they’ve re-signed free-agent nearer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16M deal. The PRIME shopper returns for what’ll be a fifth season in Atlanta on the identical wage he made in 2025.
As is usually the case with Braves strikes, the signing comes out of the blue. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos prompt on the GM Conferences the staff was extra centered on addressing shortstop and upgrading the beginning rotation whereas conserving the bullpen on the again burner.
That apparently modified with the chance to maintain Iglesias, who stays a high-end reliever as he enters his age-36 season.
Raisel Iglesias outlook
The 11-year veteran carries a 2.35 earned run common in 218 2/3 innings because the Braves acquired him from the Angels on the 2022 commerce deadline. He’s fourth in MLB with 113 saves because the begin of that season. Iglesias posted a sub-3.00 ERA every season between 2020-24 as one of many steadier closers within the league.
