Raisel Iglesias Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 190 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/4/1990 (34)
- Experience
- 9
- College
- None
Raisel Iglesias Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Raisel Iglesias News
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias finished off the division-rival New York Mets to preserve Friday's win, but he allowed one run on one hit and one walk before gaining the save in the ninth inning. Starling Marte walked before Pete Alonso singled him in later in the frame, and J.D. Martinez just missed a game-tying home run that was fouled off during the final at-bat of the game before flying out. Despite Iglesias' shaky outing, he's been one of fantasy's most bankable closers with a 2.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP while fanning 10, walking four, and converting 10 of his 12 save opportunities over 15 1/3 innings for the Braves this season. The 34-year-old right-hander should remain a reliable option for saves for the remainder of the season.
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Iglesias came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 34-year-old veteran has not racked up the strikeouts fantasy managers would expect but has converted all but two save opportunities with a 1.88 ERA. He should continue to serve as a higher-end fantasy option in his current role with a great offense supporting him.
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias converted his seventh save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Marlins. Iglesias came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 34-year-old veteran has converted all of his save opportunities with a 2.16 ERA, a 6.48 K/9 rate, and a 1.08 BB/9 rate. The strikeouts have been down, but Iglesias should continue to be a higher-end fantasy option serving as the closer on one of baseball's best teams.
Batting Order
1 | Michael Harris II |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Marcell Ozuna |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Travis d'Arnaud |
6 | Adam Duvall |
7 | Orlando Arcia |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Zack Short |
Raisel Iglesias Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Michael Harris II |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Marcell Ozuna |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Travis d'Arnaud |
6 | Adam Duvall |
7 | Orlando Arcia |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Zack Short |
Acquired in a 2022 deal from the Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias pitched to a dynamic 0.34 ERA in 28 appearances following the trade deadline while almost exclusively working behind Kenley Jansen. Jansen left the team in free agency for the Boston Red Sox during the ensuing offseason to free up the ninth-inning role for Iglesias, but a strained right shoulder would delay his season debut as Atlanta's stopper for over a month. The 34-year-old resumed his stalwart ways upon returning, immediately retaking control of the job from southpaw A.J. Minter and picking up a save in his first showing, but 2023 didn't come without early adversity for Iglesias. Despite collecting 11 saves, the Cuban right-hander struggled to a 4.79 ERA over his first 20 2/3 innings of the year. Iglesias recovered during the second half as one of the most effective relief pitchers in baseball, however, notching 22 more saves with a 1.54 ERA (2.80 FIP) and 42:9 K:BB in 35 frames to close out a strong campaign overall. None of Iglesias' advanced statistics indicate that he overachieved or underachieved in any particular area, and the Braves did nothing in the offseason to significantly threaten his stay atop the bullpen depth chart. Functioning from a juggernaut of an offense and a club that supplied the fourth-most save chances (78) last season, Iglesias deserves to be one of the first 10 relievers off draft boards and a consistent top-100 pick while locked into one of fantasy's most favorable environments for a closer in 2024.