Raisel Iglesias, LA Angels. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Raisel Iglesias is an LA Angels reliever whose name continues to pop up in trade discussions as we keep approaching the trade deadline.
Expecting massive run on relievers today. One to watch: Angels closer Raisel Iglesias. Potential free agent, 71Ks, 8 BBs, 3.23 ERA in 47.1 IP. Best alternative to Kimbrel.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2021
Those numbers from Iglesias are very good. Just a few days ago, FanSided’s MLB Insider, Robert Murray, had this to write about Iglesias:
“He is expected to have a strong market, with one rival executive calling him ‘probably the best reliever available not named Craig Kimbrel if they decide to move him.