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Cincinnati Reds right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias is a weapon at the end of games

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett produced another strong outing Friday. He's faced 16 batters this spring and struck out 10 of them. The Enquirer/Adam Baum

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – There's been a hearty discussion this spring about how competitive the race is for the Cincinnati Reds' starting pitching rotation.

The one spot where that debate ends is the back end. Right-hander Raisel Iglesias slid into the closer role last season like a dart directly into a double bullseye.

"He's comfortable doing it," said Reds manager Bryan Price. "I think that's the most important thing.