Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Mon 6/17/24 11:14 AM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Rays, giving up two runs on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta rallied from a 6-2 deficit to tie the game in the eighth inning, but Iglesias served up a two-run homer to Jose Siri to squander the comeback. It's only the second long ball the veteran closer has allowed this season in 26.2 innings, and Iglesias sports a 2.70 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB while converting 18 of 20 save chances.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Fri 6/14/24 11:11 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias recorded one out to earn a save over the Rays on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias came into the game with two runners on base and two outs. He quickly finished the 7-3 win with just three pitches. He's now converted 10 straight saves and is 18 for 20 in save chances this season. Iglesias is sporting a 2.10 ERA with a 17:5 K:BB.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Thu 6/13/24 4:45 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias allowed one hit while tossing a scoreless ninth inning to collect the save Thursday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias hit the first batter he faced, then allowed a one-out single but settled down to record the final two outs and pick up his 17th save in 19 attempts. Iglesias has only allowed one run over his last nine outings since May 17, with each appearance lasting exactly one inning. He's gone 7-for-7 in save opportunities over that span.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Fri 6/7/24 1:19 AM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias pitched a perfect inning to earn a save against the Nationals on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias made quick work of Washington in the ninth inning, needing just nine pitches to set the side down in order. The veteran closer has converted each of his past eight save chances, allowing three runs over 10 frames during that span. Iglesias hasn't been punching out batters at his usual rate this season -- he has just 16 strikeouts through 23.1 innings -- but he nonetheless is tied for fifth in the majors with 16 saves (in 18 chances).
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Sun 6/2/24 11:14 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias picked up the save Sunday against Oakland, tossing a perfect inning with no strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias needed just nine pitches to retire Zack Gelof, Kyle McCann and Max Shuemann in order. The 34-year-old is 15-for-17 on save chances this season and has allowed one hit in his last five innings of work. Overall, Iglesias has the fourth most saves in the NL and owns a 2.42 ERA through 22.1 innings.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Fri 5/31/24 11:54 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias allowed a run in the ninth inning while picking up a save against Oakland on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias notched his 14th save of the year with a fascinating outing. He gave up a leadoff double to Zach Gelof before recording three outs on three consecutive pitches. Gelof would come in to score after two straight groundouts but Atlanta secured the 4-2 win. Iglesias has converted six straight save chances and owns a 2.53 ERA through 21.1 innings.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Wed 5/29/24 10:41 AM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 13th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander topped out at 97.5 mph and fired nine of 11 pitches for strikes as he breezed through the top of Washington's order. Iglesias appears to be finding his peak form, reeling off four straight scoreless appearances with a 5:0 K:BB. On the season, he sports a 2.21 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 20.1 innings.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Thu 5/23/24 9:13 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias has converted his last four save chances since a blown save May 3 versus the Dodgers. He's allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over his last six innings, so it hasn't been the smoothest of stretches for the veteran closer. On the year, he's 12-for-14 in save chances with a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 19.1 innings.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Tue 5/21/24 2:31 AM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias notched a save against the Padres on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta got seven dominant scoreless innings from Chris Sale before Pierce Johnson took over with a scoreless frame in the eighth. Iglesias then completed the shutout with a perfect 13-pitch ninth. The veteran closer hasn't posted his usual big strikeout numbers with just a 12:5 K:BB over 18.1 innings, but he's converted 11 of 13 save chances this season while registering a 2.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.
Raisel Iglesias RP ATL Fri 5/10/24 11:30 PM
Raisel Iglesias
RP ATL
Iglesias allowed a run on a hit and a walk over one inning Friday. He earned a save over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Iglesias coughed up an RBI single to Pete Alonso with two outs in the ninth but was able to close out the 4-2 victory. Iglesias has now converted 10 of his 12 save chances this year while posting a 10:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings. Friday was the first time he allowed an earned run since April 24 and he still owns a strong 2.25 ERA.