When the Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Raisel Iglesias out of Cuba in 2014, he had next to no experience as a starter. Due to concerns about his command and lack of a repeatable delivery, many thought that the bullpen was best place for him in the big leagues.
Like they have with many other relievers, the Reds decided they were going to use Iglesias as a starter. He was named to the Reds’ Opening Day starting rotation when Homer Bailey was placed on the disabled list for the first time and showed flashes of excellence in the beginning stages of his career.