Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
36
College
N/A
Experience
11 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 600 | 2.90 | 42-55 | 869 | 1.05 | 736.0 | 253 |
| 2025 | | 70 | 3.21 | 4-6 | 73 | 1.00 | 67.1 | 29 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$16.0M
Guaranteed
$9.6M
AAV
$16.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Raisel Iglesias's one-year, $16M deal with the Braves earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a reliever entering his age-35 season. While Iglesias remains a Pro Bowl-caliber closer with elite stuff and proven postseason experience, paying $16M annually for any reliever—even an excellent one—represents poor resource allocation in today's market. The Braves are essentially paying ace starter money for 60-70 innings of work, when that same $16M could have addressed multiple roster needs or been allocated toward extending younger core pieces. Iglesias's track record suggests he'll likely perform well enough to justify his role, but the astronomical per-inning cost makes this deal impossible to defend from a value perspective. Atlanta's competitive window remains open, but this contract exemplifies the type of inefficient spending that can handicap a contender's ability to maximize its championship odds. The one-year term provides an easy exit ramp, but it doesn't change the fundamental math that makes this a clear overpay for a luxury position.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Raisel Iglesias, a relief pitcher for the Braves, carries positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $16.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 36, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAA | W 7-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ ARI | L 5-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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