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Braves May Have No Choice With Reliever Raisel Iglesias The Atlanta Braves may have no choice with who will be the team's closer after another blown save against the San Francisco Giants.

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

Passed over for save chance Iglesias did not pitch Saturday despite Atlanta holding a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning against the Giants.

Impact Iglesias has struggled over the last month, allowing 11 earned runs across 10 innings pitched. After blowing a save and taking a loss Thursday, manager Brian Snitker noted that Iglesias was not necessarily Atlanta's primary closer moving forward, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. He was unavailable to pitch Friday but was then passed over in a save chance Saturday. Pierce Johnson got the save opportunity instead, but he blew the chance by allowing a two-run home run to Matt Chapman.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Change Role for Much-Maligned Closer Raisel Iglesias: Report MLB.com's Mark Bowman reported the Atlanta Braves are changing how they will use right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias out of the bullpen go...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Last Night in Baseball: D-backs make nearly impossible 9th-inning comeback

The Diamondbacks shocked the Braves, the Rangers forgot how to play defense, Bobby Witt Jr. sure did not and more from Thursday's MLB action...

JUNE 6 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: D-backs make nearly impossible 9th-inning comeback

Suárez's double completes Arizona's sweep of Atlanta with a seven-run ninth inning ATLANTA (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, two-run double off Raisel Iglesias to cap a seven-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbac...

JUNE 6 • THESTAR.COM

Diamondbacks savor the 'magical moment' of their 7-run rally in the 9th to stun Braves

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says his team had a “magical moment” when Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, two-run double to complete a seven-run, ninth-inning rally against the A...

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Blows save, takes loss Thursday Iglesias (3-5) blew the save and took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk in two-thirds of an inning. He did not record a s...

Impact Iglesias entered with a 10-7 lead and a runner on first with one out but was unable to close things out, departing with an 11-10 deficit. He's now allowed runs in seven of his past 10 appearances and holds a disappointing 6.75 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and 25:6 K:BB across 24 innings. While there's been no indication the 35-year-old is in danger of losing the closer role, he's just 8-for-12 in save chances as Atlanta continues to slide in the National League East standings.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez's 2-run double caps Diamondbacks' seven-run ninth in 11-10 win over Braves

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, two-run double off Raisel Iglesias to cap a seven-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Atlanta Braves 11-10 to sweep a three-ga...

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Struggles continue Wednesday Iglesias gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He struck out one.

Impact The Atlanta closer was brought in for the top of the ninth with his team down 1-0, but Iglesias couldn't prevent an insurance run from crossing the plate -- something which loomed large when Atlanta scored its only run of the game in the bottom of the frame. Iglesias has been tagged for at least one run in seven of his last 10 appearances, posting a ghastly 7.71 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings over that stretch while converting two of three save chances. As yet, there's been no indication manager Brian Snitker is considering removing Iglesias from the closer role, but his strikeout rate on the season has swooned to a career-low 24.8 percent, and there's little sign of a turnaround in his recent performances.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Braves fall to Padres despite Ronald Acuña Jr.'s dramatic 1st-inning home run Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run...

MAY 24 • AJC.COM

Takes loss against San Diego Iglesias (3-4) was tagged with the loss against the Padres on Friday after allowing a solo homer in the ninth inning while striking out one batter. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Iglesias was tasked with keeping the game tied at 1-1, but that mission was short-lived after he yielded a solo home run to Manny Machado. It's been a shaky season for Iglesias, who has allowed at least one earned run in five of his last seven outings and has a 5.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 20.1 innings. Iglesias' recent poor play could force manager Brian Snitker to turn to someone else for closing duties. Pierce Johnson and Dylan Lee are current options out of the bullpen out of the bullpen, or Snitker could consider veteran Craig Kimbrel, who is with Triple-A Gwinnett after signing a minor-league deal with Atlanta in March.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Iglesias was tasked with keeping the game tied at 1-1, but that mission was short-lived after he yielded a solo home run to Manny Machado. It's been a shaky season for Iglesias, who has allowed at least one earned run in five of his last seven outings and has a 5.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 20.1 innings. Iglesias' recent poor play could force manager Brian Snitker to turn to someone else for closing duties. Pierce Johnson and Dylan Lee are current options out of the bullpen, or Snitker could consider veteran Craig Kimbrel, who is with Triple-A Gwinnett after signing a minor-league deal with Atlanta in March.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Machado homers in 9th as Padres overcome Acuña's dramatic return, beat Braves 2-1 to end 6-game skid

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame a dramatic homer by Ronald Acuña Jr. to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Shaky while collecting eighth save Iglesias picked up the save in Friday's 4-2 win over Boston after allowing one run on one hit in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Iglesias' uneven start to the season continued, as he's now given up five runs on 11 hits over his past five outings. Among the veteran right-hander's 19 appearances, only six of them have included a spotless inning. Iglesias owns a 5.89 ERA and 1.42 ERA on the campaign, but he does sport a 20:4 K:BB and has converted eight of his 11 save chances as Atlanta's closer.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale strikes out 8 and leads the Braves to a 4-2 win over the Red Sox

Chris Sale struck out eight and pitched seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Notches save No. 7 Iglesias picked up the save Thursday against Washington, allowing one hit with no strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact It was a much-needed clean outing for Iglesias, who had surrendered a run in each of his last three appearances and had blown two of his previous four save chances. The 35-year-old has been uncharacteristically bad in 2025, posting a 5.71 ERA in 17.1 innings after notching a sub-3.00 ERA in his last five seasons, including a 1.95 ERA across 69.1 innings in 2024.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Smith-Shawver shines again with 6 strong innings as Braves beat Nationals 5-2 to win series

AJ Smith-Shawver allowed only two hits and no earned runs in six strong innings, Nick Allen drove in a run with two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Blows another save Iglesias (3-3) blew the save but picked up the win Monday in a 4-3 victory over the Nationals, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk in an inning of relief. He s...

Impact The beleaguered closer had another rough night as he coughed up a two-run lead in the top of the ninth. A Nick Allen error didn't help, but Iglesias has been tagged for eight hits and five runs (four earned) over his last three straight appearances, leaving him with an alarming 6.06 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 16.1 innings despite a 19:4 K:BB. He's converted just six of nine saves chances, and his average fastball velocity has slipped to 94.7 mph, his lowest mark since 2016. Pierce Johnson (2.45 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 17:4 K:BB through 14.2 IP) and Dylan Lee (2.16 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 18:6 K:BB in 16.2 IP) both appear capable of stepping up in save situations if Atlanta decided to move Iglesias into a lower-leverage role while he sorts things out.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo singles in White in bottom of 9th as Braves recover and beat slumping Nationals 4-3

Alex Verdugo’s single off Andrew Chafin drove in Eli White from second base in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead to beat Washing...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Saddled with loss Iglesias (2-3) took the loss in Sunday's contest at Pittsburgh. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact The veteran closer entered in the ninth inning with the score tied at 3-3 and failed to send the game to extras. Iglesias looked unsteady from the start, allowing two consecutive singles to open the frame. The game ended on a fielder's choice as the Atlanta infield was unable to convert a Joey Bart groundball into an out. After Iglesias pitched to a spectacular 1.95 ERA across 69.1 innings in 2024, he has struggled through 15.1 frames this season, pitching to a 5.87 ERA and 1.24 WHIP while allowing six homers already.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bart's hard ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning gives Pirates a 4-3 win over Braves

Joey Bart’s fielder’s choice on a hard ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to win two in a three-game series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Braves will stay with struggling Raisel Iglesias Of Raisel Iglesias' six home runs allowed this season, four of them were off sliders.

MAY 10 • AJC.COM

Drake Baldwin drives in the winning run to lift Braves over Reds 5-4 in 11 innings

Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to drive in automatic runner Ozzie Albies and give the Braves their fourth win in their last five games, 5-4 over the Cincinnati...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Picks up extra-inning win Iglesias (2-2) got the win Tuesday after tossing a perfect inning while striking out two against the Reds.

Impact Iglesias was tasked with stranding the ghost runner in the 10th and did so with ease, retiring the side on just seven pitches. Atlanta went on to walk it off in the bottom of the frame, leaving Iglesias victorious. He's now posted four consecutive scoreless outings with an 8:0 K:BB over that span but sits tied for 15th with six saves thus far.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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