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By Zach Pressnell
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Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently called Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias one of the best "buy low" trade deadline targets of this season.
"Raisel Iglesias was one of the best relievers in baseball in 2024, converting 34 of 38 save chances with a 1.95 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 2.9 WAR over 66 appearances in his third season with the Atlanta Braves," Reuter wrote. "That All-Star nod won't be coming this year, as he has struggled to the point of losing his hold on the ninth-inning job in favor of more of a committee approach. However, his track record still makes him an appealing buy-low candidate.
"The 35-year-old is still generating a strong 36.5 percent whiff rate with his signature changeup and is averaging 94.5 mph with his fastball. The stuff is there for him to be a useful bullpen addition to a contender."
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While Reuter didn't connect Iglesias to any team, the Toronto Blue Jays could quickly emerge as one of the top landing spots if the Braves opt to deal the veteran righty.
The Blue Jays brought in Jeff Hoffman to be the team's closer, but the righty has struggled. If Toronto can turn to the Braves and acquire Iglesias, there could be pressure taken off Hoffman's shoulders. Adding Iglesias to a new situation would give him a clean start on a winning ball club.
With Iglesias playing so inconsistently this season while also sitting on an expiring contract, the Blue Jays likely wouldn't have to cut ties with a loaded prospect package to land him. Instead, Toronto could use some prospects ranked in the 10 to 15 range to bring the talented righty to town.
Toronto is expected to be aggressive this season, so a move like this would make a lot of sense.
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