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 ...

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news,actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to...

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 ...

Atlanta Braves closerRaisel Iglesias has a 4.50 ERA over four innings in Spring Training thus far. He has three strikeouts and a 1.25 WHIP. While those numbers wouldn't be helpful to your fantasy team during the year, they're nothing to worry about now. Iglesias was dominant after being traded to the Braves last season, striking out 30 batters in 26 1/3 innings. He had a minuscule 0.34 ERA and earned himself the chance to be the Braves' closer this season. He currently has a 79.3 ADP but is ...

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias had an overall successful yet unusual fantasy season in 2022. The 32-year-old started the season with the Los Angeles Angels and served as their closer, racking up 16 saves with a 4.04 ERA in 35 2/3 innings pitched. He was then traded to the Atlanta Braves, picking up only one save given Kenley Jansen's role but delivering an improved 0.34 ERA with 15 holds in 26 1/3 IP. Iglesias' fantasy value next season will be determined largely by his role. ...

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 ...

As part of an exciting trade deadline, Los Angeles Angels Closer Raisel Iglesias was traded to the Atlanta Braves to help bolster their bullpen for a postseason run.The Angels received relief pitcher Jesse Chavez and left-handed starting pitcher Tucker Davidsonon their end of the deal.We'll break down that deal below as the RotoBaller team keeps you updated on all the breaking news and MLB trades as they go down. Raisel Iglesias To AtlantaPrior to this trade, Raisel Iglesias was the ...

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, ...

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...

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 14th save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. Iglesias entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. It was announced earlier Monday that he was suspended for two games for his actions during a bench-clearing brawl with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. However, the 32-year-old closer seems to have appealed the suspension, so he should be able to pitch in the ...