Cubs Could Land Bullpen Solution In Trade For Braves' $58 Million Star
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Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently suggested Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias could be one of the best "buy low" trade targets on the trade block this season.
"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."
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 23: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 23: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.While Reuter didn't mention any team as a landing spot for Iglesias, the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the dream team for the righty.
The Cubs acquired Ryan Pressly in the offseason to be the team's new closer, but they could use some support at the backend of games. Rather than targeting a traditional setup man, the Cubs could take a page out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' book and look to bring in another closer to help secure the eighth and ninth innings of games.
Adding Iglesias to a winning team would be the best thing for him right now. Placing him beside another talented righty like Pressly would take a lot of pressure off both of their shoulders.
Chicago could take a chance on the Braves' "buy low" closer in the coming weeks.
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