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Contenders Circle Braves Closer Raisel Iglesias as Deadline Nears

An expiring contract plus elite strikeout and durability metrics have positioned him as an attractive buy-low option for playoff contenders.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 13: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.
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Overview

  • The Braves have fallen to 42–53 and are positioned to trade Iglesias before July 31 to recoup value from his expiring deal.
  • He has posted a 4.42 ERA and 11 saves this season while ranking among the league’s best in hard-hit percentage and strikeout rate.
  • The Detroit Tigers are considering Iglesias to reinforce a bullpen that ranks 21st in ERA despite the team’s MLB-best record.
  • The New York Yankees could turn to Iglesias as an alternative closer after ongoing late-inning struggles from Luke Weaver and Devin Williams.
  • The Chicago Cubs have entered the conversation as potential suitors following reports on Iglesias’s recent form and career-long durability.