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Newsweek
4 days ago
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2 Braves Pitchers Linked To Potential Trade Ahead Of Deadline, Per Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Atlanta Braves are in quite a tough situation this year. They have a talented roster with a slew of stars, but they've completely failed to live up to preseason expectations. Because of this, the Braves will likely be among the most aggressive sellers in baseball at the trade deadline. Atlanta has multiple star players it could move in the coming weeks. If the front office plays its cards right, it should be able to bring in a lot of talented prospects. USA Today's Bob Nightengale recently reported that Braves relievers Raisel Iglesias and Pierce Johnson will be available in a trade ahead of the upcoming deadline. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Truist Park on July 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Truist Park on July 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Grimes Jr./"Atlanta is expected to listen to trade offers for second baseman Ozzie Albies, center fielder Michael Harris and catcher Sean Murphy, but not until this winter," Nightengale wrote. "They are letting teams know that DH Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias and reliever Pierce Johnson are all available. Ozuna, who has 10-and-5 rights, can veto any trade." These two pitchers make perfect sense as trade chips for the Braves. Johnson is having a great year for Atlanta and would net a solid return on the trade market. He has a $7 million club option on his contract for next season, which should drive his trade value up a bit. Iglesias is in the middle of a tough season that isn't quite the norm for the righty. He's struggled quite a bit, but with his contract expiring at the end of the year, the Braves would be smart to move him. Both players should receive a lot of interest in the coming two weeks. Atlanta doesn't have any excuses not to move these players in trades to net a few solid prospects this season. More MLB: Braves Expected To Consider Trading $73 Million All-Star: Report
NBC Sports
10-07-2025
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- NBC Sports
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Kevin Ginkel tabbed for saves as Diamondbacks lose another closer to injury
In this week's Closer Report, the Diamondbacks lose another closer to the injured list. The Padres send two relievers to the All-Star game. And Raisel Iglesias appears to be getting back on track in Atlanta. There's much more to cover as we run down the last week in saves. Josh Hader - Houston Astros Hader has been hurt by home runs of late, with five of his seven allowed on the year coming over the last month. After notching his 25th save against the Dodgers on Saturday, he took the loss on Tuesday, giving up a grand slam in the tenth inning after a scoreless ninth. Still, the 31-year-old left-hander has been the most valuable closer in baseball, posting a 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and a 63/9 K/BB ratio across 41 2/3 innings to earn his sixth All-Star honors. Andrés Muñoz - Seattle Mariners Edwin Díaz - New York Mets Aroldis Chapman - Boston Red Sox Jhoan Duran - Minnesota Twins Emmanuel Clase - Cleveland Guardians Robert Suarez - San Diego Padres Muñoz, making his second All-Star appearance, is a close second behind Hader. He locked down two saves this week with a pair of clean outings against the Pirates. The 26-year-old right-hander has recorded a spectacular 1.06 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a 45/13 K/BB ratio over 34 innings. Díaz, now a three-time All-Star, continues his dominant season with three scoreless outings, picking up a save and a win. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed just one earned run over his last 24 innings since the start of May. Meanwhile, Chapman extended his scoreless appearance streak to 16 games, striking out two batters against the Nationals on Sunday. The 37-year-old veteran left-hander has been so dominant this season, earning an eighth All-Star selection, that it's fair to speculate whether the Red Sox should trade him regardless of their standings in the playoff race, given the return they could potentially get. Duran struck out three batters over two innings and picked up the win against the Rays on Saturday. He was then unavailable to pitch on Tuesday due to an illness before returning Wednesday to lock down his 14th save against the Cubs. Clase blew a save on Sunday against the Tigers, then bounced back against the Astros on Monday with a clean inning for his 19th save. After pitching in a tie game Tuesday, his third straight day on the mound, he got the day off Wednesday as Paul Sewald stepped in for a save. Suarez, replacing Chris Sale for his second All-Star selection, picked up two saves this week with a pair of clean outings. The 34-year-old right-hander is up to 26 saves with a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 41/12 K/BB ratio across 38 2/3 innings. Setup man Jason Adam joins him on the NL All-Star roster for the first time with a 1.58 ERA over 45 2/3 frames. Mason Miller - Athletics Devin Williams - New York Yankees Trevor Megill - Milwaukee Brewers Félix Bautista - Baltimore Orioles Tanner Scott - Los Angeles Dodgers Will Vest - Detroit Tigers Emilio Pagán - Cincinnati Reds David Bednar - Pittsburgh Pirates Daniel Palencia - Chicago Cubs Camilo Doval - San Francisco Giants Jeff Hoffman - Toronto Blue Jays Ryan Helsley - St. Louis Cardinals Carlos Estévez - Kansas City Royals Pete Fairbanks - Tampa Bay Rays Kyle Finnegan - Washington Nationals Kenley Jansen - Los Angeles Angels Miller didn't see a save chance this week. He tossed a clean inning with one strikeout in a non-save situation against the Giants on Sunday. In New York, Williams struck out two batters in a perfect inning for his 12th save on Sunday, then converted his 13th with two more strikeouts in a clean frame against the Mariners on Wednesday. Megill collected three saves and a win this week, with three clean outings against the Marlins and Dodgers. His 21 saves match his season total from 2024 while posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 43/15 K/BB ratio across 33 2/3 innings. Bautista added a win and a save, then struck out the side in a tie game in the ninth against the Mets on Tuesday. The 30-year-old right-hander is enjoying a strong comeback season, converting 17 saves with a 2.48 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 48/20 K/BB ratio across 32 2/3 innings. The Dodgers converted no saves as the team rides a six-game losing streak. Scott tossed a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts against the White Sox last Thursday, then gave up two runs in the eighth against the Astros on Sunday before blowing a save Wednesday against the Brewers. Meanwhile, Vest picked up two saves, striking out the side against the Rays on Tuesday for his 15th of the season. With Vest getting the day off on Saturday, Tommy Kahnle picked up his ninth save, first since June 4. Pagán continued his stellar season with another save in a scoreless outing against the Phillies on Friday. The 34-year-old right-hander is up to 19 with a 2.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and a 45/12 K/BB ratio across 37 innings. Pagán could also be on trade watch depending on where the Reds are in the standings by the end of the month. Bednar didn't get a save chance this week. He made one appearance, striking out the final batter in the eighth inning against the Royals on Monday for his first outing since July 1. It was a similar situation for Palencia, who needed just five pitches in his only outing this week. Doval gave up a run on two walks and a hit in a non-save situation against the Athletics on Sunday, then worked around a walk to record his 14th save against the Phillies on Monday. But it was top setup man and bullpen breakout Randy Rodriguez who earned All-Star honors with a 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and a 54/8 K/BB ratio across 39 innings. Hoffman extends his modest scoreless streak to six games as he continues to recover from a terrible May in which he allowed 15 runs over 10 innings. He converted two saves this week to give him 22 on the year. Helsley tossed a clean inning with one strikeout for a save against the Cubs on Saturday, then worked around a hit and a walk for his 18th save on Tuesday against the Nationals. In Kansas City, Estévez gave up a run last Thursday, but held on for a four-out save against the Mariners. He then fell in line for a win against Pittsburgh on Tuesday before picking up his 25th save Wednesday. Meanwhile, Fairbanks recorded five outs to fall in line for a win against the Twins on Sunday for his only appearance this week. Finnegan made a pair of scoreless appearances in non-save situations. And Jansen has extended his streak to 11 outings without allowing an earned run, picking up a win against the Rangers on Monday and his 16th save on Wednesday. Dylan Lee/Raisel Iglesias - Atlanta Braves Kevin Ginkel - Arizona Diamondbacks Matt Strahm/Orion Kerkering - Philadelphia Phillies Robert Garcia - Texas Rangers No save chances for Atlanta this week. Lee and Iglesias will presumably continue to work in a committee for saves. Iglesias could work his way into the primary role again, with no runs allowed over his last 9 2/3 innings since giving up three runs on June 5. He's posted a 14/1 K/BB ratio in that span. The Diamondbacks lost yet another closer with Shelby Miller hitting the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain. The team had already lost AJ Puk and Justin Martinez to season-ending injuries. Ginkel has hardly been effective this season, posting a 9.00 ERA across 20 innings. But he's expected to step in for most save chances. He picked up a save on Monday against the Padres with a scoreless inning. Left-hander Kyle Backhus, mentioned in last week's column, could be someone to watch if Arizona goes to a matchup-based committee. Jordan Romano hadn't recorded a save since May 29. He got the save chance Tuesday against the Giants with a two-run lead, but gave up three runs on an inside-the-park home run to blow the opportunity and take the loss. Philadelphia should be a team in the market for a closer at the deadline, much like last season when they acquired Carlos Estévez. There isn't much more clarity in Texas. Garcia has not been sharp on the mound and has just one save over the last month. He took a loss Friday against the Padres. Chris Martin also took a loss this week against the Angels, while both Shawn Armstrong and Hoby Milner were charged with blown saves. Calvin Faucher/Ronny Henriquez - Miami Marlins Seth Halvorsen - Colorado Rockies Grant Taylor - Chicago White Sox Braydon Fisher has emerged as an excellent reliever for the Blue Jays and a big part of the team's recent success. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league debut this season, posting a 2.30 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 36/7 K/BB ratio across 27 1/3 innings. Working his way up the high-leverage ladder, he's picked up four holds and three wins for Toronto. While Yariel Rodríguez has been effective in a setup role, it could be Fisher in line for saves should Hoffman ever be unavailable. In Pittsburgh, Isaac Mattson has been effective for the Pirates. The 29-year-old right-hander has posted a 1.89 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and a 21/7 K/BB ratio across 19 innings while working his way into high-leverage work. With both David Bednar and Dennis Santana expected to draw trade interest at the deadline, Mattson could be someone to watch for save chances down the stretch.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cubs Could Land Bullpen Solution In Trade For Braves' $58 Million Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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, 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. More MLB: Dodgers Predicted To Cut Ties With Talented Top-Ranked Prospect
Newsweek
08-07-2025
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- Newsweek
Aging $58 Million Braves Pitcher Could Be Tigers' Dream Trade Target
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently suggested that Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias would be one of the best "buy low" trade targets of the 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." ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on June 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on June 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin D. Liles/While Reuter didn't connect Iglesias to any specific landing spot, the Detroit Tigers could make sense as a suitor ahead of the trade deadline. Detroit is one of the better teams in baseball, and the roster should only get better down the stretch. With one of the best farm systems in the league, the Tigers could land a few huge trades without crippling their future. Detroit's bullpen has been solid. Will Vest and Tommy Kahnle have been excellent this season, but the Tigers could use another high-leverage arm at the backend of games. Adding Iglesias would take some of the pressure off the veteran's shoulders while moving him to an easier role as a setup man. It's not the kind of trade the Tigers need to make, but with how much prospect talent they have, it's a deal they can afford to make. More MLB: Dodgers Predicted To Cut Ties With Talented Top-Ranked Prospect
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Reds Reunion With $58 Million Star Could Be Solution to Fix Bullpen Woes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently suggested Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias could be one of the best "buy low" trade targets of the year. "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." ATLANTA, GA - MAY 06: Raisel Iglesias #26 and Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate in the tenth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on May 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.... ATLANTA, GA - MAY 06: Raisel Iglesias #26 and Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate in the tenth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on May 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Matthew Grimes Jr./While Reuter didn't link him to any team specifically, the Cincinnati Reds could emerge as a dark horse to acquire him. Iglesias spent the first six years of his big league career with the Reds, registering 106 saves with a 3.15 ERA in that time. Now, with Iglesias on an expiring contract, the Reds could look to bring him back to the Queen City in a bit of a set-up role for Emilio Pagan. This idea comes after a few inconsistent games from the Reds' bullpen over the last two weeks. While there's a lot of talent, there are also a lot of growing pains. Adding a veteran like Iglesias would take a lot of the pressure off the younger guys. It would also take a lot of pressure off Iglesias, as he wouldn't be stuck in the closing role like he is in Atlanta. More MLB: Yankees Urged To Cut Ties With (Another) Disappointing Former Top Prospect
