Raisel Iglesias - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hangs on for 25th save Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 5-3 win over Arizona, despite allowing a run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning.

Impact Tasked with protecting a three-run lead in the ninth, Iglesias found himself in some trouble after giving up a walk and a single to open the frame. However, the veteran closer managed to hold the Diamondbacks to one run to earn his 25th save this season. Iglesias has been a bit shaky of late, giving up six runs in his last 5.2 innings. Still, he sports a solid 3.15 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB across 45.2 innings this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Bryce Elder, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to avoid a three-game sweep

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thomas homers to back Mahle in the Braves' 6-3 victory over the Mets

Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and fellow trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas homered in the Atlanta Braves’ 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Earns first win Iglesias (1-2) earned the win in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Yankees, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias shut down the heart of the Yankees' order in the bottom of the ninth inning before Atlanta took the win in the 10th. It was a clutch effort after the veteran closer allowed two earned runs in back-to-back outings, including a blown save Friday. On the season, he's 24-for-27 in save chances with a 2.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:12 K:BB across 42.2 innings.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris II hits tiebreaking single in 10th inning as Braves edge Yankees 2-1

Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Blows save chance Friday Iglesias took a blown save in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Neither team could score through the first seven innings of Friday's game, but Iglesias was brought in for the ninth to protect a two-run lead courtesy of solo home runs from Austin Riley and Matt Olson. Iglesias struck out two of the first three batters he faced, but he proceeded but he proceeded to allow the next three Yankees on base, including an RBI double from Austin Wells and an RBI single by Ben Rice, tying the game at 2-2. It was the third blown save chance of the season for Iglesias in 27 attempts, and he's given up two earned runs in each of his last two outings. He has a 3.02 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 41.2 innings on the year.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees rally with 2 outs in 9th inning and beat Braves 3-2 in 10 after long rain delay

Ben Rice ripped a tying single off the right-field fence with two outs in the ninth inning and Ryan McMahon hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th as the New York Yankees ral...

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Albies and Riley homer, Braves beat Marlins 4-2 behind Grant Holmes' 6 scoreless innings

Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Up to 24 saves Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Washington, striking out one and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias has now held opponents without an earned run in his last five innings, as he improved to 24-for-26 in save chances this season. The veteran closer's lowered his ERA to 2.25 across 40 innings this year with a 1.05 WHIP and 44:10 K:BB.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a rare four-game sweep

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Hangs on for 23rd save Iglesias secured the save Thursday against the Nationals, allowing no runs on no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The Nationals did bring the possible go-ahead run to the plate, but Iglesias held on by getting Luis Garcia to fly out and end the game. The veteran right-hander has turned in back-to-back scoreless outings and converted two straight save opportunities, which is an encouraging sign after he let in earned six runs in his prior nine appearances. Through 39 innings overall, Iglesias sports a 2.31 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB with 23 saves in 25 attempts.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Collects 22nd save Iglesias recorded his 22nd save of the season in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, working a perfect ninth inning without striking out a batter.

Impact Chris Sale blanked New York for six innings before handing things off to his bullpen, and Iglesias wrapped up the combined shutout on just eight pitches, all strikes. It was a strong rebound for the veteran closer after he blew his last save chance Sunday, but Iglesias will probably be happy to see the calendar flip to August -- over 11 appearances in July, he's been charged with at least one run five times, stumbling to a 5.06 ERA in 10.2 innings despite a respectable 1.13 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sale dominates as Braves beat Mets 1-0 to split doubleheader

Chris Sale struck out nine and limited New York to two hits in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Braves let Orioles tie it, then Atlanta escapes a bases-loaded jam in 10th before winning 3-2 in 11

Matt Olson caught Gunnar Henderson’s line drive and stepped on first for an improbable double play in the bottom of the 10th, and Austin Riley’s RBI double an inning later lifted t...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Stuck with blown save Sunday Iglesias took a blown save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles in extra innings. He gave up an unearned run while logging a walk and a strikeout in the ninth inning.

Impact While an Ozzie Albies error allowed Baltimore to ultimately tie the game Sunday, Iglesias was still tagged with his second blown save in his last eight appearances -- he had converted his first 17 save chances of the season. Iglesias has given up seven runs (six earned) in his last 8.2 innings, though he still sports an excellent 2.43 ERA overall with a 1.08 WHIP and 43 strikeouts through 37 innings this year.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for 21st save Iglesias earned the save in Thursday's 6-5 win over San Diego, working around two hits while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias found himself in some trouble in the ninth after the Padres logged back-to-back singles. However, the right-hander would strike out Luis Rengifo to end the game, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base. It's a nice bounce-back outing from Iglesias, who'd given up a home run in each of his previous two appearances. He's up to 21 saves this season while posting a 2.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB across 36 innings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs to edge the Padres 6-5

Chris Sale matched a season-high with 11 strikeouts as the Atlanta Braves hit four home runs in a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Escapes with save No. 20 Iglesias secured the save Wednesday against San Diego, allowing one run on one hit and no walks in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two.

Impact Atlanta summoned Victor Mederson to record the final three outs of a 7-1 game, but he coughed up four runs to create a save situation in the ninth inning. Iglesias was shaky himself, serving up a solo home run to Luis Rengifo, but he held on to put out the fire. Although he's blown just one save and sports a 2.57 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 40:7 K:BB with 20 saves over 35 innings in 2026, the right-hander has given up 10 runs across his last 19.1 frames after opening the year with a scoreless streak of 15.2 innings.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jarvis doubles in go-ahead run in 6-run 8th inning as Braves hold on in 9th to edge Padres 7-6

Jim Jarvis drilled a run-scoring double into the right-field corner to give Atlanta the lead in a six-run eighth inning and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Baldwin has career-high 5 hits, including 2 homers, Riley adds 2 homers as Braves top Rangers 8-5

Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin each hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 to win the three-game series in a matchup of first-place teams

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Locks down 19th save Iglesias struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over St. Louis.

Impact Iglesias has allowed four runs over his last four innings, but he's converted three of four save chances in that span. The veteran reliever was dominant early in the season but has regressed since late May, though he's in no immediate danger of losing the closer job. He's at a 2.23 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB through 32.1 innings while converting 19 of 20 save chances this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds for 18th save Iglesias earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Pirates, allowing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact After giving up four runs in his last two appearances, including three in his first blown save of the season Monday, Iglesias rebounded with a strong effort against the Pirates, working around a two-out walk to lock down his 18th save. Overall, Iglesias sports a 2.30 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 31.1 innings this year.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Braves blank Buccos as Grant Holmes pitches five shutout innings Also, Raisel Iglesias is back in the “Save” column, so that’s cool.

JULY 9 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Bart's 2-run homer helps Atlanta to 3-0 win after Braves end Pirates' combined perfect-game bid

Joey Bart hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over his former team after Pittsburgh Pirates starter J...

JULY 9 • Associated Press

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