The Atlanta Braves are predicted to sign a flamethrowing pitcher for $3.9 million to replace closer Raisel Iglesias and pair with setup man Robert Suarez, according to a report from The Sporting News.
The prediction, published Friday by Hunter Cookston, suggests the Braves will target a high-velocity reliever in free agency to bolster their bullpen following Iglesias' departure. The reported $3.9 million figure indicates a modest investment for a potentially high-leverage arm.
Iglesias, who served as Atlanta's primary closer, and Suarez, a key late-inning option, formed a formidable backend duo. The unidentified pitcher would be tasked with filling Iglesias' ninth-inning role while complementing Suarez in the eighth.
No specific player was named in the prediction, and the Braves have not commented on the report. The team's offseason bullpen strategy remains a focal point as they aim to maintain their competitive window in the National League East.
