Welcome back to Rotoballer's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. We've rolled over the All-Star break and the trade deadline is fast approaching. With myriad players likely on the move over the next week, we'll shift gears in Week 17 and look at baseball's most coveted and reliable commoditi[...]

The Rockies, Red Sox, Braves and Phillies have all checked in with the Cincinnati Reds regarding closer Raisel Iglesias and relievers Amir Garrett, David Hernandez and Jared Hughes, according to sources. However, one source says the Reds have no plans to move Garrett. Each pitcher is under control past this season, so the Reds will demand a lot. Iglesias is the most coveted and won't be a free agent until after 2021. Iglesias and the Reds relievers have been lights-out this year, but Iglesias wo[...]

With closer Brad Hand being dealt to the Indians on Thursday, Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias could be the best reliever on the trade market. He has a 2.36 ERA, 1.02 [...]

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said the team isn't necessarily done trading after acquiring shortstop Manny Machado from the Orioles this week. The front office knows the bullpen needs improvement, and Orioles closer Zach Britton, Mets closer Jeurys Familia, Reds closer Raisel Iglesias and Rangers closer Keone Kela are possibilities. Despite giving up top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz in the Machado trade, the Dodgers still have appealing prospects to work out other trades. Ke[...]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add a relief pitcher at the trade deadline, and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said "there's almost no doubt" that the Dodgers will make a trade for a reliever. Josh Fields, Tony Cingrani and Pedro Baez are all on the disabled list, so LA wants to give closer Kenley Jansen some help. Orioles closer Zach Britton, Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, Mets closer Jeurys Familia and Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough are options. Any of those closers moving to the Dodgers wou[...]

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias earned his 17th save of the season in Friday's 3-2 win against the Cubs. Iglesias entered the game in the eighth inning up two runs with one out and runners on first and third. A run scored on a sacrifice fly but Iglesias was able to get out of the inning with a one-run lead. He secured that lead through the ninth inning for a final stat line of no runs allowed on one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings. He now has converted 17 of 20 save o[...]

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias blew his third save of the season in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the [...]

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias was in top form in Monday's 5-3 win against the [...]

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias had a bumpy outing in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. Iglesias, who had not pitched in three days, came in for some work in the ninth inning of an 8-0 game. He allowed a walk and then a two-run home run to Ryan Braun before settling down and getting three straight outs, including a strikeout. The 28-year-old is still firmly in charge of closer duties for the Reds and has put together a solid season, converting 15 of 17 save opportunities with a 2.52 ER[...]

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 12th save of the season Friday in a 6-3 game against the Cubs. Iglesias pitched a clean ninth inning to end the game, allowing no runs, hits, or walks with a strikeout. The 28-year-old has a 2.30 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in 31 1/3 innings pitched. He remains a high-end fantasy closer and should be started with confidence at all times.