Cubs Trade Brewing? Braves Pitcher Listed As Fit In Deadline Deal

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6 days ago

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The Chicago Cubs have worked tirelessly for the last few months to build a powerhouse roster with a real chance to win a World Series. To this point, they've done an incredible job of that.
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Cubs have room for one or two more big moves that could move the needle down the stretch.
FanSided's Aldo Soto recently suggested the Cubs could make a move for struggling Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias in an attempt to add some value in a buy-low deal.
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 26: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Texas Rangers during the game at Globe Life Field on July 26, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 26: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Texas Rangers during the game at Globe Life Field on July 26, 2025 in Arlington, Texas."That's where Raisel Iglesias comes into play and although his 4.97 ERA this year will be greeted by loud groans from Cubs fans he's been much better as of late," Soto wrote. "Since June 8, Iglesias has recorded a 2.55 ERA in 17 1/3 innings with 21 strikeouts to four walks in 19 appearances. Four of the five runs that he's allowed came in one outing against the New York Yankees on July 19.
"Iglesias has more than a decade of MLB experience and has a healthy track record to lean on. He has 236 career saves, including 67 with the Atlanta Braves from 2023-24. The 35-year-old has similar peripherals to his 2024 season, when he had a 1.95 ERA in 66 games."
While Iglesias hasn't been an All-World closer this year, the Cubs wouldn't need him to be that in the Windy City. Chicago could likely swing a deal for the righty for a lot less than some of the bigger names on the market, which makes the deal that much more enticing to pursue.
Adding Iglesias to the backend of the bullpen would be an upgrade for the Cubs, no matter how poorly he threw early in the season. The righty looks solid right now, so adding him in the seventh, eighth, or ninth inning role for Craig Counsell's team would be a great move to make.
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