Raisel Iglesias

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Atlanta Braves · Pitcher

Age 366' 2" · 190 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Iglesias continues to provide reliable saves and strikeout production as the Braves' closer, evidenced by his 29 saves last season and 1.37 ERA across 26 innings this year. His All-MLB Second Team credentials from 2021 underscore his track record as a premium fantasy asset in the saves category, though his win-loss record remains dependent on Atlanta's overall offensive support. The primary risk entering 2026 involves age-related durability concerns and potential volatility in ERA and WHIP given the demands of closing, but his strikeout rate remains respectable and his save opportunities should remain plentiful in Atlanta's bullpen. Fantasy managers should view Iglesias as a credible late-round save target if health permits, though pairing him with a younger closer represents prudent roster construction given his veteran status.

News Updates

Raisel Iglesias blows first save of 2026
Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias blew the save Monday against the Mets, surrendering three runs on three hits over one inning in the Braves' 7-6 extra-inning loss. The blown save marks Iglesias' first failure to convert a save opportunity this season, a rare occurrence for the reliable closer.
Jul 7, 2026
Raisel Iglesias Records 16th Save, Perfect Ninth Inning
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias earned his 16th save of the season with a perfect ninth inning in Friday's 3-1 victory over San Francisco. Iglesias continues to solidify his role as the Braves' primary closer and remains a valuable asset in all fantasy formats.
Jun 27, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Cincinnati Reds	18	16	3	7	0	4.15	1.14	104	95.1	28
2016	Cincinnati Reds	37	5	3	2	6	2.53	1.14	83	78.1	26
2017	Cincinnati Reds	63	0	3	3	28	2.49	1.11	92	76.0	27
2018	Cincinnati Reds	66	0	2	5	30	2.38	1.07	80	72.0	25
2019	Cincinnati Reds	68	0	3	12	34	4.16	1.22	89	67.0	21
2020	Cincinnati Reds	22	0	4	3	8	2.74	0.91	31	23.0	5
2021	Los Angeles Angels	65	0	7	5	34	2.57	0.93	103	70.0	12
2022	2 teams▼	67	0	2	6	17	2.47	0.97	78	62.0	14
2023	Atlanta Braves	58	0	5	4	33	2.75	1.19	68	55.2	15
2024	Atlanta Braves	66	0	6	2	34	1.95	0.74	68	69.1	13
2025	Atlanta Braves	70	0	4	6	29	3.21	1.00	73	67.1	16
2026	Atlanta Braves	29	0	0	2	17	2.37	1.12	33	30.1	6
Career	Totals	629	21	42	57	270	2.88	1.05	902	766.1	208

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Louisville Bats	6	6	1	3	3.41	1.17	21	29.0	8
2016	Pensacola Blue Wahoos	3	2	0	0	0.00	0.80	5	5.0	1
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	3	0	0	0	3.00	0.67	5	3.0	0
Career	Totals	12	8	1	3	2.92	1.08	31	37	9

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2201 rpm

Whiff %29.6%

K %27.5%

BB %5.0%

Hard Hit %33.8%

Barrel %5.0%

xERA2.63

xBA Against0.22

xSLG Against0.314

BA Against0.246

SLG Against0.342

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Cincinnati Reds

4.15

1.14

104

95.1

2016

Cincinnati Reds

2.53

1.14

78.1

2017

Cincinnati Reds

2.49

1.11

76.0

2018

Cincinnati Reds

2.38

1.07

72.0

2019

Cincinnati Reds

4.16

1.22

67.0

2020

Cincinnati Reds

2.74

0.91

23.0

2021

Los Angeles Angels

2.57

0.93

103

70.0

2022

2 teams▼

2.47

0.97

62.0

2023

Atlanta Braves

2.75

1.19

55.2

2024

Atlanta Braves

1.95

0.74

69.1

2025

Atlanta Braves

3.21

1.00

67.1

2026

Atlanta Braves

2.37

1.12

30.1

Career

Totals

629

270

2.88

1.05

902

766.1

208

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Louisville Bats

3.41

1.17

29.0

2016

Pensacola Blue Wahoos

0.00

0.80

5.0

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

3.00

0.67

3.0

Career

Totals

2.92

1.08