"Iglesias still projects as an above-average reliever; he finishes 2025 with 1.0 fWAR and actually ended up with a lower FIP than xFIP, despite massive homer issues early in the season. The 36-year-old reliever will probably have some degree of skepticism applied to his compensation package due to his age and the fact that he essentially tanked a huge chunk the Braves' season by blowing a bunch of close games early, but could also be a bargain for someone if"
"The statistical case for Ozuna is complicated because no one cares about his persistent xwOBA underperformance when he's raking, but it drags down his outputs when he's only hitting moderately well. He also had injury and approach troubles in 2025, and is getting on in years himself as he'll be 35 in a few days. Projections have him as a below-average regular, but all it takes is him hitting like he did in 2023-2024 for him to be above average instead."
Free agency will allow Raisel Iglesias and Marcell Ozuna to sign with new teams unless either reaches a last-minute extension. Iglesias finished 2025 with 1.0 fWAR and posted a lower FIP than xFIP despite early home run issues. The 36-year-old carries age-related skepticism and scrutiny for late-season blown games, but could be a bargain if he reproduces his aggregate numbers; several teams with weak bullpens or payroll flexibility are logical suitors. Ozuna’s persistent xwOBA underperformance penalizes him when he hits only moderately well. He had injury and approach problems in 2025, will turn 35, projects below average, and offers limited positional flexibility.
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