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MLB trades are already taking place, and the Atlanta Braves have struck early. Here’s the latest update from the league.
One major concern has been scratched off the list for the Atlanta Braves. They announced Wednesday night that they re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract.
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Braves still have payroll space for bullpen help even after Raisel Iglesias reunion
While Raisel Iglesias didn't exactly come cheap in terms of AAV, the Atlanta Braves still should have plenty of money to spend on the rest of the bullpen.
The Toronto Blue Jays could use another big arm in the bullpen and the club reportedly showed interest in the Atlanta Braves star.
Raisel Iglesias is sticking with the Atlanta Braves for at least another season. The team announced Wednesday that the star reliever has signed a one-year, $16 million contract for the 2026 season. Before the deal, the Braves had a projected payroll of $176.5 million, per Spotrac.
The Atlanta Braves announced they’ve re-signed free-agent closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16M deal. The PRIME client returns for what’ll be a fifth season in Atlanta on the same salary he made in 2025.
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