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Exploring the Braves’ options at closer

Raisel Iglesias is coming off of yet another solid season. The former Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds closer posted an xERA of 3.10 last season to go along with a K percentage of 31.7 with both numbers ranking in the 80th and 92nd percentile in baseball respectively. However, like a lot of relievers, Iglesias is prone to some shaky stretches. In 2022, prior to joining the Braves, the eight-year vet pitched to a 4.04 ERA, posted a WHIP of 1.07 and had a K/BB ratio of 5.3 in 35 u2154 innings.

The script completely flipped for Iglesias when he joined Atlanta as he had a minuscule 0.