Reisel Iglesias returns, signs $16 million deal
The The Atlanta Braves haven’t had a great season in 2025, missing the postseason in rather shocking fashion. Atlanta is heading into an interesting offseason with Brian Snicker no longer in the dugout. The Braves kept it in house with their new manager, the hiring of bench coach Walt Weiss. On Wednesday, they kept another familiar name in town: Raisel Iglesias.
The veteran reliever re-signed with the Braves one year contractthe team announced on Wednesday. Iglesias spent each of his last four seasons with the Braves. He now continues his tenure in Georgia for another season.
Atlanta was is not the only team interested in a veteran pitcher, though. Iglesias had offers from two other teams, according to baseball insider Francis Romero. However, he decided to stay in Atlanta in 2026.
“According to sources, Reisel Iglesias received offers from the Dodgers and Blue Jays worth around $16 million, but ultimately decided to return to the Braves,” Romero reported Wednesday night.
Iglesias originally joined Atlanta via a trade back in August 2022. During his time in Georgia, he pitched some of the best baseball of his career. He has a 2.35 ERA through parts of four seasons, posting 239 strikeouts to just 49 walks.
The return of Iglesias is huge for the mid laner in general. Atlanta finished the 2025 season with the 12th highest ERA in the league. They allowed the 11th most home runs and struck out the 12th fewest batters.
The Braves had to find a way to keep him. Especially if they want to rebuild and go for it in 2026. Iglesias is officially back, and he’s probably just the first domino to fall on Atlanta this winter.
2025-11-20 01:43:00
