The first day of MLB’s virtual Winter Meetings came with an immediate surprise and head-scratching trade: The Cincinnati Reds sent closer Raisel Iglesias to the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Noé Ramirez and a player to be named later.
The Reds announced the deal on Twitter:
The #Reds have acquired RHP Noé Ramirez and a player to be named later from the Angels in exchange for RHP Raisel Iglesias and cash. pic.twitter.com/kz3di60IvF
Iglesias, 30, has 100 saves across the past four seasons and, as closers go, has been among the most consistent in the league.