Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
36
College
N/A
Experience
11 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 605 | 2.875955 | 42-55 | 874 | 1.0435954 | 0.0 | 255 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$16.0M
Guaranteed
$9.6M
AAV
$16.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Iglesias' one-year, $16M deal earns a D+ CVI — a steep price for a 36-year-old reliever whose effectiveness the team openly questions. Despite posting elite production with 73 strikeouts across 70 games this season and earning an A+ performance grade, the "much-maligned" closer label and Atlanta's decision to change his role signal serious concerns about his reliability in high-leverage situations. At $16M AAV, the Braves are paying premium closer money for someone they don't fully trust as their closer, creating an awkward value proposition where the salary doesn't match the role. The 11-year veteran's age makes this a high-risk gamble, even on just a one-year commitment, as relievers can fall off cliffs quickly in their mid-30s. Atlanta's cautious approach — retaining Iglesias while simultaneously undermining his status — suggests they're hedging their bets rather than making a confident investment, which makes the hefty salary even harder to justify.
Performance Analysis
Raisel Iglesias grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 2.90 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.05 WHIP across 736.0 innings pitched with a 10.6 K/9 rate. His 42-55 record with 253 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. His strikeout rate of 10.6 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a aging veteran at 36, Raisel is a key contributor for the Braves. A 600-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAA | W 7-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ ARI | L 5-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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