Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias failed to convert a save opportunity in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Iglesias entered in the ninth inning to a 4-2 lead but allowed three runs to score, resulting in his first blown save of the 2020 season. To add insult to injury, the tying run crossed the plate thanks to a bases-loaded balk by Iglesias. Overall, the veteran closer has a 1-2 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, two saves, and 13 strikeouts in seven innings of work on the ...

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Iglesias struck out two on the way to earning his second save of the season. It has been slow going in the early portion of the season for Iglesias, who has only received two save chances. Overall, the veteran has a 5.06 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings of work. Iglesias has a firm grasp on the ninth-inning role in Cincinnati and he should ...

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias tossed a scoreless ninth inning to notch his first save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Iglesias struck out two in the frame. It was an encouraging outing for Iglesias, who had allowed three runs in his 3 1/3 innings of work coming into the game. The veteran closer now has a 1-1 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings. Iglesias has plenty of strikeout upside and should get a chance to rack up ...

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias allowed two runs in one inning in a 6-6 tie with the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action on Wednesday. Iglesias allowed two hits and struck out one in the frame. The rough outing raises Iglesias' ERA to 10.80 this spring. Iglesias struggled at times in 2019, posting a 3-12 record and a 4.16 ERA. He will open the season as the team's closer but his grip on the role may not be all that strong if he continues to struggle on the mound.

There are certainly some troubling numbers that hit you right off the bat from Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias's 2019 campaign. He suffered a whopping 12 losses in 2019, a number that's almost unheard of for closers or any relievers really. He also blew a career-high six saves and posted career-worst clips in ERA (4.16) and WHIP (1.22). Still, there's reason to believe Iglesias can bounce-back in 2020 and deliver a top-10 relief pitcher season by the year's end. Despite some of the ...

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias struggled in a 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Iglesias came on to get the save in a 5-4 game but wound up allowing two runs while getting just two outs. The blown save goes down as his sixth in 40 chances. It has been a rough season for Iglesias, who has a 3-12 record, 4.23 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts in 66 innings of work.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (biceps) is likely going to be sidelined for a few days. Iglesias is dealing with tightness in his biceps, so he's not expected to pitch for a few days. Amir Garrett, Michael Lorenzen, and Jared Hughes are the candidates to get save chances. This injury appears to be minor, so Iglesias shouldn't land on the injured list.

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BALLER MOVE:Add in Very Deep/Holds LeaguesOWNED IN: 1% of leaguesANALYSIS:The Cincinnati Reds bullpen has been elite this season (fourth in the league with a 3.76 ERA), but that doesn't its members from a shakeup of circumstance. Amir Garrett and [...]