Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning with a strikeout in his latest minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. He also appeared last Thursday and has thrown two perfect innings so far. Iglesias should come off the injured list and rejoin the Braves bullpen this week. It's not exactly clear what day it will be, but the Braves will be getting their closer back very soon. The 33-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched yet for Atlanta in 2023, but he will eventually be the team's primary closer, especially after A.J. Minter struggled to hold down the fort with Iglesias on the shelf. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Iglesias is eased into the ninth-inning role upon his return this week.

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and worked a clean inning with no hits or runs allowed while striking out one batter. The 33-year-old's velocity was a bit down despite the clean outing, so the Braves will likely want to see more from him before activating him from the injured list for his 2023 debut. There's also a chance that the Braves choose to ease Iglesias back into closing situations initially, although they may not have that luxury if left-hander A.J. Minter continues to struggle in Iglesias' absence. With it only being a matter of time before Iglesias returns to primary closing duties in Atlanta, he needs to be rostered everywhere.

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night. Iglesias has yet to make an appearance for the Braves in 2023, but he's getting closer to making his season debut in the team's bullpen. The 33-year-old right-hander probably won't need to make that many rehab appearances, so he could be back with the Braves at some point next week. Left-hander A.J. Minter has been operating as Atlanta's primary closer with Iglesias out. The Braves may choose to ease Iglesias back into his closing role when he's activated from the injured list, but he will eventually take over the primary closing duties for one of the best teams in baseball.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will take his next step when he throws live batting practice on Monday. The veteran closer will likely need to make a couple of minor-league rehab appearances before he is cleared to return from the injured list. Iglesias was shut down for a few weeks after developing right shoulder discomfort in the final week of spring training. Barring setbacks, the 33-year-old right-hander could rejoin Atlanta's bullpen by this weekend. Fantasy managers should have stashed him this entire time as the Braves' primary closing option when healthy. With Iglesias hurt, left-hander A.J. Minter has operated as the team's primary closer early in the season.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will throw a live bullpen session before Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. He has thrown bullpen sessions but is set to face live hitters since being shut down the last week of Spring Training. Barring any setbacks, the 33-year-old will begin a rehab assignment soon and could make his 2023 debut in early May. Iglesias is expected to be Atlanta's primary closer when he returns, and fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all league formats. A.J. Minter will receive the bulk of save opportunities for the Braves while Iglesias is sidelined.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) said his shoulder is feeling much better, but because he was shut down since the final week of spring training, he may need a couple of weeks once he is cleared to begin throwing off of a mound again. Iglesias has thrown off flat ground several times, but he hasn't thrown a bullpen session yet and doesn't appear to be close to making his 2023 debut for the Braves as their primary closer. The 33-year-old right-hander was initially diagnosed with low-grade right shoulder inflammation. With Iglesias sidelined, left-hander A.J. Minter has taken over the team's primary closing duties early in the season. Iglesias is worth stashing in an injured list spot until he's back.

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) has not resumed throwing. Iglesias was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation two weeks ago, and it's looking like he won't be able to come off the injured list until next month. When healthy, he's expected to serve as the Braves' primary closer, so he should remain stashed in all fantasy formats. The left-handed A.J. Minter had a save on Tuesday and is likely to see most of Atlanta's save opportunities with Iglesias on the shelf. Jesse Chavez picked up the team's latest save on Wednesday, but the Braves were likely resting Minter after he worked the two previous days.

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is dealing with low-grade right shoulder inflammation and will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Iglesias will not throw for the next seven days. Iglesias' injury doesn't sound all that serious, but the Braves will have to adjust the back end of their bullpen early on. For now, there's no timetable for when Iglesias will make his season debut. With Iglesias on the shelf for a while, A.J. Minter and Joe Jimenez will be the best short-term bets for saves in Atlanta and for fantasy managers that wait on the position in upcoming drafts. Minter, a 29-year-old left-hander, should probably be viewed as the favorite. He's been with Atlanta for all six of his MLB seasons and has recorded 25 saves in that time.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias earned his ninth hold of the season Tuesday night, delivering a perfect inning of work with one strikeout against the San Francisco Giants. While his fantasy value has declined significantly since being traded from the Los Angeles Angels, Iglesias's performance has maintained. He has a 0.54 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings for Atlanta. Those numbers make him worth rostering in most fantasy formats regardless of the lack of save opportunities, and he's possibly the best holds option available for fantasy managers in leagues that count the category.

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias has been traded to the Atlanta Braves. This is another last minute trade deadline move as the Braves look to bolster their bullpen. In exchange for Iglesias, the Angels will receive pitchers Jesse Chavez and Tucker Davidson. This season, Iglesias holds a 4.04 ERA with 48/9 K/BB ratio and 16 saves through 35.7 innings. This move will most likely hurt Iglesias considering he won't be the closer in Atlanta. He'll likely still pitch in high leverage spots, but it might not always be the ninth inning. As for the Angels, they get two MLB arms to immediately help their roster. Chavez has a 2.66 ERA through 44 games and Davidson has struggled this season, but shown flashes during his career. The expectation is that both of them will be on the Angels roster right away.

The Toronto Blue Jays are talking to the Los Angeles Angels about starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard and closer Raisel Iglesias with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday. The Philadelphia Phillies have also been linked to Syndergaard, but general manager Dave Dombrowski isn't often a buyer of rental players like Thor. Syndergaard has been solid in his first year with the Angels, posting a 3.83 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP with a 64:22 K:BB in 80 innings over his 15 starts, but he has struggled to get run support from the lowly Angels offense. That probably wouldn't be as much of a problem in Toronto. Iglesias has a 4.04 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 16 saves and 48 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings as the Halos closer, but he'd become a top-end setup arm in Toronto in front of closer Jordan Roman if he was dealt to the Jays.

Los Angeles Angels reliever Raisel Iglesias worked a perfect ninth inning on Saturday to close out the team's 5-3 win over the Athletics. The 32-year-old recorded a fly out and a pair of punchouts in the quick 9-pitch frame to collect his ninth save of the campaign. Iglesias came into this contest a bit cold by allowing four earned across his last two appearances, but this inning should put him back on track despite owning a subpar 4.30 ERA through 14 2/3 IP. His 0.89 WHIP and 19/4 K/BB are still commendable, however, as he remains one of the league's top closing options.

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias is once again among fantasy baseball's best closers this season. The veteran has pitched to a 4.05 ERA and a 3.78 FIP in 13.1 innings this season. He's also logged eight saves while striking out 16 batters and walking just four. The ERA may seem unideal, but it's largely due to Iglesias' only blown save of the season when he surrendered three earned runs and a home run while recording just two outs against Oakland on Saturday. Prior to that, he had logged a 2.13 ERA and a 2.55 FIP in 12.2 innings of work. With the Angels sporting a 24-13 record as of the beginning of play Monday and looking like a postseason contender, Iglesias could have a chance to top his 34 saves from last season.

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Guardians. Iglesias made quick work of the middle of the Guardians' lineup in the ninth inning, pitching a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 32-year-old has done exactly what fantasy managers have expected this season, converting all three of his save attempts with a win, a 1.29 ERA, eight strikeouts, and no walks over 7 IP. He remains one of fantasy's top closers and should be in fantasy managers' lineups at all times.

Los Angeles Angels reliever Raisel Iglesias picked up his first save of the 2022 campaign on Saturday, nailing down the club's 2-0 win over the Astros. The 32-year-old made short work of the Astros middle of the order bats by getting a pop out, grounder, and a strikeout on just eight pitches to complete the shutout over the reigning AL champs. Iglesias is picking up where he left off after saving 34 games to a 2.57 ERA in 2021, and is looking locked in as a top-five closer for fantasy once again this year.

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias will be used in a one-inning role this year, according to manager Joe Maddon. Iglesias pitched more than an inning 15 times in 2021, although the Angels limited his usage down the stretch in order to keep him healthy heading into free agency. The Halos re-signed the right-hander to a four-year, $58 million on Dec. 1. The 32-year-old is one of the best closers in the game and recorded 34 saves while posting a 2.57 ERA with 103 strikeouts and 12 walks in 70 innings. He finished 11th in American League Cy Young voting. Iglesias' fantasy value as a top-five closer shouldn't change much at all with a smaller workload expected.

The Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies have been rumored to be looking into free agent reliever Raisel Iglesias, according to MLB.com. The closer spent last season with the Angels, who offered him a qualifying offer before declining it. He had a dominant year on the mound, posting a 2.57 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 37.7 K% while compiling 34 saves, ranking fifth in all of baseball. Both clubs have needs in the bullpen, as the Angels produced a 4.59 bullpen ERA and the Phillies relievers combined for a 4.60 ERA in 2021. No matter where he lands, Iglesias should remain in a closer role, and he will be one of the top fantasy relievers going into next year, contributing in most categories.

Free-agent relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias is expected to turn down the $18.4 million qualifying offer extended to him by the Los Angeles Angels and instead take his chances on the open market. This decision does not come as a surprise, as the 31-year-old performed very well in 2021, posting a 2.57 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 34 saves in 65 appearances. Iglesias is expected to receive strong interest, and it would be reasonable to expect he'll land a multi-year deal. Wherever he ends up, he should be a locked-in top-10 fantasy closer entering the 2022 season.

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias received a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the team on Sunday. If Iglesias declines the offer and signs with another team in free agency, the Angels will receive draft-pick compensation. The 31-year-old had a career year in 2021 with 34 saves, a 2.57 ERA, 103 strikeouts and 12 walks in 70 innings pitched for the Halos. Iglesias has 134 saves, a 2.86 ERA and 395 strikeouts in 308 innings pitched in the last five seasons and has been one of the most reliable closers in baseball in that time. If the right-hander rejects the deal, the Angels could still try to re-sign him, as they don't really have any internal options for the ninth-inning role. Iglesias also pitched more than one inning 16 times in 2021.