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Secures 22nd save Iglesias gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 22nd save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact The right-hander converted his 13th straight save chance as he continues to provide Atlanta with plenty of stability at the back of the bullpen. Iglesias has pitched three straight days, and A.J. Minter threw 15 pitches Wednesday in the eighth, so look for Kirby Yates or Joe Jimenez to handle the ninth in the series finale Thursday if there's a late lead to protect.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 21st save Iglesias gave up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 21st save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Pirates.

Impact The right-hander didn't look like he would be needed Tuesday, but a three-run rally by Atlanta in the top of the ninth inning set Iglesias up for a save chance, and he didn't let it slip. He's converted 12 straight opportunities, and the 33-year-old closer has a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:4 K:BB over 19 innings since his last blown save June 12.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down 20th save Iglesias picked up the save Sunday against Milwaukee, striking out the side in the ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias has allowed just two earned runs in his last 12 appearances (11 innings), working to a 1.64 ERA with 14 strikeouts in that span. Overall, the 33-year-old closer is 20-for-22 in save opportunities with a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB across 31.2 innings this season.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 19th save Iglesias struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 19th save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Brewers.

Impact He converted his 10th straight save chance without much difficulty, needing 15 pitches (11 strikes) to dispatch Milwaukee's 2-3-4 hitters. Iglesias' overall performance this season has taken a step backwards after three straight years with sub-1.00 WHIPs and four straight campaigns with strikeout rates north of 30 percent, but he's only blown two saves to go with his 3.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29.5 percent K rate.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts 18th save Iglesias struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Iglesias has a pair of saves over his last two appearances since his July 18 stumble versus Arizona. The right-hander has pitched a perfect inning in four of his eight appearances this month. He's at a 3.94 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB with 18 saves in 20 chances over 29.2 innings this season.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 17th save Iglesias picked up the save in Thursday's 7-5 win over Arizona. He allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning.

Impact Iglesias entered the game with a two-run lead in the top of the ninth and certainly made things interesting after surrendering a walk to Emmanuel Rivera, followed by a single from Jake McCarthy. However, the right-handed reliever needed only seven pitches to retire the next two hitters and get out of the jam, recording his 17th save of the season in the process. Iglesias has now converted each of his last eight save opportunities, with his last blown save coming back on June 12.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 16th save Iglesias picked up the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Rays, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning. He struck out one and didn't issue a walk.

Impact Iglesias bounced back after suffering an extra-inning loss last time out and recorded his seventh straight save. Overall, the veteran right-hander is 16-for-18 in save chances this season and sports a solid 3.76 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, but his real value lies in his stellar strikeout numbers. Iglesias holds a 33:8 K:BB across 26.1 innings this season, which is good for an 11.3 K/9. The 33-year-old has never finished a season with a K/9 lower than 9.5.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed extra-inning loss Iglesias (3-3) allowed an unearned run on a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Impact Both walks he issued were intentional. Iglesias was able to get a double play after the first walk, but David Fry broke through with a two-out walk-off single. After allowing seven runs over 13 innings in June, Iglesias had opened July with two scoreless outings, but he was pitching for the third day in a row Tuesday. He's at a 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season while adding 15 saves in 17 chances.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Files fifteenth save Iglesias earned a save against the Guardians on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

Impact Iglesias made short work of Cleveland in the ninth frame to protect a two-run lead, retiring the side in order on 11 pitches. It was the fourth straight scoreless appearance for the veteran closer following a stretch during which he allowed seven runs across six frames. Despite that uncharacteristic hiccup, Iglesias has remained the locked-in closer for one of baseball's top teams. He's struck out at least one batter without issuing a walk in 13 straight appearances, posting an impressive 21:0 K:BB over 13 frames during that span.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14th save Iglesias picked up the save Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out one over a clean inning.

Impact Iglesias tallied his second consecutive perfect inning and has now converted on 12 of his 14 save opportunities in 2023. Though Iglesias has had an up-and-down season, allowing multiple runs in four of his 25 appearances while giving up no hits 14 times, Iglesias is tied for the fifth most saves in MLB since being activated from the injured list on May 5.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 13th save Iglesias picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Twins, striking out two over one scoreless inning.

Impact Iglesias entered the game with a three-run lead in the ninth and needed only 10 pitches to run through the heart of the Twins' lineup and notch his 13th save. He struck out Byron Buxton on three straight pitches to open the frame before fanning Royce Lewis in the next at-bat, with both hitters falling victim to Iglesias' changeup. The reliever has now converted his last four save attempts and holds a 19:1 KK:BB ratio in June.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works around traffic again Iglesias allowed two hits and struck out one without walking a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Iglesias has allowed multiple hits in five of his last seven appearances, but he's emerged with three saves in four chances and one win in that span. It's a little more of a high-wire act than Atlanta fans and fantasy managers want to see, but he remains entrenched as the closer. Iglesias now has a 4.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB over 21.2 innings this season with 12 saves in 14 chances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles but records save Iglesias earned a save against the Reds on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out three batters over one inning.

Impact Iglesias had a three-run lead to work with when he entered in the bottom of the ninth, and he gave two back on consecutive one-out homers by Jake Fraley and Will Benson. However, Iglesias was able to recover by striking out the next two batters to close out the win. The veteran closer has been shaky of late, giving up seven runs over his past six innings, but he's converted two of three save chances during that span and isn't in immediate danger of losing his ninth-inning role.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures extra-inning win Iglesias (3-2) earned the win Thursday in Philadelphia after he struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The veteran right-hander delivered a perfect top of the ninth to preserve a scoreless tie, and he picked up the win since Atlanta outscored Philadelphia 5-1 during the extra frame. Iglesias had been scored upon in three of his previous four outings, so a clean inning Thursday was a welcome sight. He has a 4.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings this year and remains the club's primary closer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for 10th save Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies. He allowed a run on two hits while logging a strikeout in the ninth inning.

Impact Iglesias has now allowed five runs over his last four innings, though he managed to close out the Phillies on Tuesday, improving to 10-for-12 in save chances this season. The 33-year-old Iglesias now has a 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB across 18.2 innings in his first full season as Atlanta's closer.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Monday Iglesias allowed three runs on five hits in one inning of work during Monday's loss to Detroit. He struck out two and was charged with a blown save.

Impact Tasked with holding on to a 5-2 lead, Iglesias coughed up three runs and allowed the Tigers to eventually win in the 10th inning. He was riding an 11.1-inning scoreless streak since his last blown save May 14. Iglesias saw his ERA jump to 4.02 with an 18:6 K:BB across 15.2 frames.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Nails down ninth save Iglesias struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact The right-hander breezed through the frame, firing all nine of his pitches for strikes and only missing an immaculate inning when Ildemaro Vargas managed to ground out to first base for the final out. Iglesias hasn't given up an earned run in 12 straight appearances, going a perfect 8-for-8 on save chances during that stretch with a 12:5 K:BB through 11.1 innings.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Iglesias (2-2) picked up the win in Thursday's 13-10 extra-inning victory over the Mets, striking out two in a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Atlanta was down 10-7 after six frames but a late-inning comeback put the team's closer on the mound in the 10th, and the pitcher of record when Ozzie Albies launched a walk-off shot. Iglesias hasn't allowed an earned run since May 14, and since making his belated season debut the 33-year-old righty sports a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 13.2 innings.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eighth save Iglesias struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his eighth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Mets.

Impact The right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run in 10 straight appearances, but Iglesias' 8:5 K:BB through 9.1 innings over that stretch highlights his lack of dominance since making his belated season debut in early May. His 2.84 ERA and 1.11 WHIP are solid, but he's lost two mph on his four-seam fastball over the last couple years, seeing it decline from 96.3 mph in 2021 to 94.3 mph in 2023.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down seventh save Iglesias issued one walk in a scoreless inning to earn a save against Arizona on Sunday.

Impact Iglesias extended his scoreless streak to 8.1 innings while earning his seventh save in eight chances this season. However, he's posted a lackluster 7:5 K:BB during that span. Iglesias dropped his ERA down to 3.09 through 11.2 frames since returning from a shoulder injury.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up sixth save Iglesias allowed a hit in a scoreless inning, earning the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over Arizona.

Impact Iglesias had no trouble protecting a three-run lead. He's been solid over the last two-plus weeks, allowing just one unearned run, two hits and four walks over his last 7.1 innings. The closer is at a 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB with six saves in seven chances through 12 appearances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures fifth save Iglesias picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Oakland, tossing a perfect ninth in which he recorded one strikeout.

Impact Iglesias had a rocky performance Tuesday during a non-save situation, but he bounced back Thursday with a perfect outing en route to his fifth save of the year. The veteran right-hander missed the first month of the season with a shoulder strain, but he's been Atlanta's go-to closer since. A.J. Minter is 7-for-10 in save opportunities, which currently leads the team, but the majority of those chances came before Iglesias was activated.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in non-save situation Iglesias (1-2) took the loss Tuesday versus Oakland, allowing an unearned run on three walks with one strikeout in one-third of an inning.

Impact Iglesias' control abandoned him as he tried to keep the game tied at 1-1 -- he threw just seven of 21 pitches for strikes. He walked three of the first four batters he faced before a fielder's choice knocked in the decisive run. After a couple of stumbles in mid-May, Iglesias had posted five straight scoreless innings before Tuesday. The closer has a 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 11:5 K:BB and four saves in five opportunities through 8.2 innings this season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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