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Braves Closer Raisel Iglesias Joins Rare Company with Latest Save
- Iglesias earned his 100th Braves save in a 6-5 win over the Marlins, placing him in franchise history.
- Iglesias is now among Braves legends such as Kimbrel, Smoltz, Garber and Wohlers for saves.
- Iglesias has 21 straight save opportunities since July 28, 2025, the longest active streak in the majors.
- Braves re-signed Iglesias for 2026 on a one-year, $16 million contract.
- Iglesias arrived in Atlanta in 2022 via trade to bolster the bullpen before taking over as closer.
- Manager Walt Weiss praised Iglesias for his consistency and longevity.
- Iglesias has not allowed a home run since July 23 and owns a scoreless run dating back to Aug. 30.
- The Braves signed Iglesias after a 2022 trade, aiming to bolster the bullpen and provide late-inning stability.
- Iglesias is among a small group of active pitchers with 100 saves for multiple teams.
- The feature highlights Iglesias’s enduring impact and potential future milestones with Atlanta.
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