Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter recently suggested that Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias could be one of the best “buy low” trade targets of the season, but Reuter didn’t specifically link the righty to any team as a landing spot.
“Raisel Iglesias was one of the best relievers in baseball in 2024, converting 34 of 38 save chances with a 1.95 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 2.9 WAR over 66 appearances in his third season with the Atlanta Braves,” Reuter wrote. “That All-Star nod won’t be coming this year, as he has struggled to the point of losing his hold on the ninth-inning job in favor of more of a committee approach.
“However, his track record still makes him an appealing buy-low candidate. The 35-year-old is still generating a strong 36.5 percent whiff rate with his signature changeup and is averaging 94.5 mph with his fastball. The stuff is there for him to be a useful bullpen addition to a contender.”
While Reuter didn’t link Iglesias to any team, the Los Angeles Dodgers would fit as a landing spot.
The Dodgers have a lot of talented relievers in their bullpen this season, but multiple arms are injured. The team is also fighting injuries within the starting rotation.
Because of this, a buy-low trade for Iglesias makes sense. Since the righty’s contract expires at the end of the year, the Dodgers wouldn’t be locked into a long-term commitment. They could opt to let him walk in free agency or re-sign him if the production is there.
Either way, the Dodgers will likely pursue a relief pitcher this season, and Iglesias would make a lot of sense.
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