Braves Re-Sign Iglesias to $16M Deal, Acquire Rolison

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday with two key moves, re-signing veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract and acquiring left-handed pitcher Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations.

Iglesias, who turns 36 in January, returns for a fifth season with the Braves after finishing the 2025 campaign with a 3.21 ERA over 70 appearances. The right-hander struggled early, posting a 6.75 ERA and allowing seven home runs in his first 25 outings through June 5. He then rebounded sharply, achieving a 1.25 ERA with 48 strikeouts and just 10 walks in 43 1/3 innings across his final 45 games, converting 21 of 22 save opportunities, including 18 straight. Over four seasons in Atlanta, Iglesias has compiled a 2.35 ERA, 97 saves, 239 strikeouts and 49 walks in 218 2/3 innings, establishing himself as one of the National League's most reliable relievers.

The deal matches Iglesias' salary from each of the previous three years and came amid interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, both of whom extended comparable offers. Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos emphasized the need to...