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11/19 21:10 CST Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million,
1-year deal
Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal
ATLANTA (AP) --- The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason
priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year
contract.
Atlanta announced the deal on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander had
completed a $58 million, four-year contract that paid him $16 million in each
of the last three seasons.
The Braves also acquired Mauricio Dubn from the Houston Astros for Nick Allen
in an exchange of infielders.
Dubn, 31, appeared in 133 games with Houston last season and batted .241 while
earning his second Gold Glove, each time as a utility infielder. He also won a
Gold Glove in 2023.
Dubn had a $5 million salary this year and is eligible for salary arbitration.
He can become a free agent after the World Series.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Dubn can play all over the
infield and outfield, and his role will be determined by what other moves the
team makes this offseason. Anthopoulos said the Braves still may pursue a
shortstop.
"I told him I don't know what your role is going to be yet, but the fact that
we have the flexibility to play him all over ... he's just a good piece,"
Anthopoulos said.
Allen is eligible for arbitration for the first time and can become a free
agent after the 2029 season.
Iglesias had 29 saves in 34 chances in 2025, finishing strong after an uneven
start. Iglesias posted a 4.42 ERA in 39 games in the first half before a
dominant finish. He recorded a 1.76 ERA in the second half and was successful
on his final 18 save opportunities after July 28.
It was the longest streak without a blown save to close the season in the
majors.
"We knew we needed to address closer one way or the other and who better than
somebody we know," Anthopoulos said. "He wanted to be here. His first choice
was to be back in Atlanta. I'm glad we were able to get it done."
Overall, Iglesias had a 3.21 ERA. His 29 saves ranked ninth in the majors and
fourth in the National League.
The deal with Iglesias frees Anthopoulos to focus on other offseason needs.
Iglesias, a native of Cuba, became the 40th pitcher with 250 career saves on
Sept. 16 against Washington. He became one of just five active relievers to
reach the milestone. He finished the season with 253 career saves.
Overall, in four seasons with Atlanta, Iglesias has a 2.35 ERA. He began his
career with Cincinnati in 2015 and pitched for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021
and 2022.
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