"The Braves announced they've re-signed free agent closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16MM deal. The PRIME client returns for what'll be a fifth season in Atlanta on the same salary he made in 2025."
"As is often the case with Braves moves, the signing comes out of the blue. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos suggested at the GM Meetings that the team was more focused on addressing shortstop and upgrading the starting rotation while keeping the bullpen on the back burner."
"That apparently changed with the opportunity to keep Iglesias, who remains a high-end reliever as he enters his age-36 season."
Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million contract to return for a fifth season. The deal matches the salary he earned in 2025 and keeps him in Atlanta as a PRIME client. The signing was unexpected given prior statements from president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos that shortstop and starting-rotation upgrades were priorities and the bullpen was a lower priority. The Braves changed course when presented the opportunity to retain a proven closer. Iglesias remains a high-end reliever as he enters his age-36 season. More details are expected.
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